If the city-state that shelters the successors of Saint Peter had the earthly norms of the rest, it would be technically ...

Krispy Kreme is answering the prayers of sweet-toothed celebrants once again. Its beloved First Holy Communion Dozen are ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

A lot of unusual terms and Latin words will be thrown around in the coming days as the Vatican picks a new pope. Here's what ...

Is it true? The day before the publication of the letter to the Corriere, the number two of the Holy See was questioned on the subject: “The policy of the Holy See, since the First World War ...

Pope Francis’s gestures of openness toward the gay community have led to a more capacious definition and understanding of family, one with political implications. When Vice President J.D. Vance ...

Holding unlit candles, they pack into the sprawling 12th century basilica built on the site where, according to tradition, ...

Many churches hold a communion service to observe Maundy Thursday. During the service, participants are encouraged to take ...

Centuries before Jesus was born, Jewish prophets had foretold his coming. During Holy Week, many of the prophecies made about the Messiah are fulfilled. As the events of Christ’s Passion, death and ...

Brenti emphasized that the Holy Spirit “is truly essential and ... witnesses and artisans of peace and unity and to always seek communion, beginning with their own groups and communities.” ...

And one of the most important celebrations of Catholicism, along with Christmas, is Holy Week, which begins this Friday, and for three days commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus ...

Good Friday falls during Holy Week, which starts with Palm Sunday on April 13, 2025 and ends with Easter Sunday. This year's Passover week will overlap with Holy Week. Here's when and what to know ...