Angels flank the old crucifix at Precious Blood Church in Cloverdale, B.C., chalices held high to catch the blood and water from Christ’s side.

On the night of his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis told the assembled faithful from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica that “tomorrow I wish to go and pray to the Madonna.” And so he did, ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and ...

A pontiff who did everything for interreligious dialogue. A champion of ecumenism, reaching outwards. Pope Francis did his ...

Belarus is willing to join efforts with all stakeholders to minimize the impact of the Chernobyl disaster on the basis of the ...

THE Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) has praised the late Pope Francis’ exemplary discipleship, advocacy for a just society and promotion of religious tolerance and coexistence. Pore Francis ...

Rockford area weekend events include Spring ArtScene, The Great War reenactment, and City Nature Challenge activities. Live music options range from RAMI Awards performances and Raynes at The Music ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather than the Vatican is shining a spotlight on the 5th-century basilica dedicated ...

Many Philadelphia homeowners could see a property tax break of up to $139.98 next year under a new City Council bill to ...

A man working at Clonard's Peace Ministry who's been inspired by Pope Francis says it's a "great blessing" to travel to Rome ...

The people of Rochdale will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) next month - but only five ...

Tributes were paid to Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday at a special meeting of Belfast City Council ...