Bishop David J. Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio, has moved to end holding funeral visitations in Catholic churches in that diocese, citing the proper understanding of the Catholic funeral liturgy rubrics - ...

The death of a former vice president qualifies for lowering the flag as a part of the U.S. Flag Code, the Half Staff ...

Diane Pervine-Brown has heard many things in her life, but she was frustrated and shocked by the actions of a counselor at ...

Despite its enormous significance, skipping a funeral Mass and instead opting for a graveside service or ‘celebration of life ...

Every Catholic is entitled to a place and a record … a place for family and loved ones to come and pray for the deceased and ...

Israel's military says the remains of a hostage in Gaza have been turned over and are now in Israel. Tuesday's handover is ...