President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Francis’ papacy has been historic. He embraced the marginalised in ways that no pope had done before. He not only deepened the Catholic Church’s commitment to the poor in its religious life, but also ...

On April 1, during an information briefing at the Holy See Press Office ... it does not avoid the cross, but springs from the certainty that the Lord never leaves us alone. I, too, have ...

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways no ...

A look back at the day in 2019 when LDS Church President Russell Nelson met with Pope Francis in a historic audience for both ...

Holy Saturday, the day before Greek Easter on Sunday, marks the last day of Holy Week for Orthodox Christians.

As the liturgy drew to a close and the congregation departed in silence, Cardinal McElroy’s homily left the faithful with ...

Tserenchimed Chuluunbaatar wanted a peaceful life in retirement, now he will be getting it within the Catholic Church ...

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...