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Pope Francis was a reformer who vigorously engaged with the crises of his time such as war, mass migration and man-made ...

Utah attorney and Tribune guest columnist pays tribute to Pope Francis in the wake of the Catholic leader's death.

If amateur investigation into my lineage is to be believed, Rebecca Nurse is my ninth great-grandmother, Lynne Weiler writes.

The decision by Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, to reject the lavish red slippers of his office was widely ...

My reflections on the papacy of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 April 21, are intertwined with experiences of prayer.

A Lego animation depicting the story of Easter has been released, making the Gospel accessible and easy to understand for any age.

A handful of pets are up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Attending this workshop will help individuals and couples transition more smoothly into this very exciting next chapter of ...

JUST as I had come to realize that I had all along been just reactive in my approach to the China question in the Philippines ...