Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honor in the church, Pope Francis said, highlighting their ...

A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives have met with Pope Francis ROME -- A delegation of ...

Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, ...

For over 40 years, six people from Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, have claimed to see and speak with the ...

This is the 35th meeting between Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Ravens coach John Harbaugh, the second most between two ...

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won an internal election Wednesday to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest serving party ...

Each church is distinct and autonomous, but all share a history and beliefs with the Church of England. The Anglican ...

In a letter read at the opening of their public sessions, the bishops asked Pope Francis to “pray for the people of the ...

Before concluding his Wednesday audience and imparting his paternal blessing for pilgrims, the Holy Father concluded his ...

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego proposed the task force, which was supported from the floor by Cardinals Blase J.

Many of their names have been lost to history; another such emissary in the 13th century ... Remarkably, the relationship has ...

Sequestered cardinals would not tarry in long discussions, especially when they were away from the comfort of their own palaces, allowed only a single attendant and sleeping in simple cells. If they ...