African bishops’ conferences, largely among the church’s most conservative, pushed back against Francis' positions. After he ...

Throngs of ordinary faithful made their way slowly to the 16th-century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple wooden ...

Pope Francis himself helped rewrite the process for burying the head of the church after the death of his predecessor, Pope ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the ...

All Christians recognize holy week, starting on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, and ending with Easter.

The document adds that evangelicals and Catholics unite in the recognition “that only the Church Triumphant in heaven is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic in the fullness of perfection.” “ ...

Arthur Sotos scored a game-high four goals and assisted on two others to lead Delran past Holy Cross Prep 15-3 in Delran. Scott Sabarese added a hat trick and two assists and Joseph Hill also had ...

If you have lived in or around Midland, Texas, for any amount of time within the last 30+ years, you may have noticed something. An organization called the Midland Northside Lions Club has hosted an ...

Some parishes will host additional activities during Holy Week, including adoration after Holy Thursday Mass, Stations of the Cross on Good Friday and Easter egg hunts. You can view the Holy Week ...

U.S. Catholic leaders are ending their church’s 50-year partnership with the federal government and seeking new ways to help refugees. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference ...

The Hanover Insurance Group has promoted Richard Lavey to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Lavey, who has worked at the Worcester-based property and casualty insurance provider ...

READING, Pa. - The Berks Jazz Fest kicked off on Sunday morning with a worship service at the Holy Cross United Methodist Church in downtown Reading. Dave Kline played some upbeat music to bring ...