In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope ...

Hiram minister says Protestants' use of empty cross puts focus on resurrection, while Catholics put the focus on Christ's ...

Throngs of multicolored flowers decorated the altar steps of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on the night of April 25, highlighting the Easter joy of the Risen Lord. To the side, an unexpect ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world ...

In Oakland, people filled the Cathedral of Christ the Light to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis, who died on Monday.

Thomas considered a career in the priesthood and attended several seminaries before going to the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, from which he graduated in 1971. He then entered ...

The St. James Cathedral in Orlando held a Holy Mass for Repose of the Soulof Pope Francis on Monday morning. Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando, as well as several priests, shared ...

Bells tolled at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton Monday morning ... but touched that the pope died at such a holy time. "As a church I think we look forward with hope for God's mercy and love ...

This evening at 7:00 pm, in the Cathedral Church of Cagliari, Archbishop Baturi will preside over a holy mass in suffrage. (Unioneonline/r.sp.) ...

In Francis’ case, his name honored St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century mystic known for his simplicity and love for nature. From the balcony, the new pope will greet the crowd below and ...