The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

But he emerged on Easter Sunday — his last public appearance, a day before his death ... amplified their complaints after Francis’ approved church blessings for same-sex couples, and ...

WELL, CECIL, IT’S EASTER BLESSINGS FOR MANY ... AGAIN, EASTER IS THE DAY WHEN CATHOLICS BELIEVE JESUS CHRIST RESURRECTED FROM THE DEAD THREE DAYS AFTER BEING CRUCIFIED. WITHOUT CHRIST IN OUR ...

Following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, here are 14 favourites considered to succeed Pope Francis and become ...

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion.

The manger scene has a special place near the Christmas tree ... placed in the crèche. After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession and in the Lord's Prayer.

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Then-new Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a moratorium on executions and ordered death row dismantled. Years later, inmates say they ...

Lent, the 40-day period of ... took place 13 years after Constantine converted to Christianity in 312 A.D. and 11 years before the first recorded Christian Christmas (Dec. 25, 336 A.D ...

Francis had entered St. Peter's Square in an open-air popemobile shortly after mid-day, greeting cheering crowds. He had also offered a special blessing for the first time since Christmas.