Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to remain faithful to the successor of St. Peter.

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill reflects on Pope Francis' funeral and how traditional customs have faded over ...

This article attempts to understand the ethical implications of the early Christian leaders entrusted with the affairs of the first-century church started by Jesus Christ before his execution in 30 A.

In today’s newsletter, the ritualistic sights and scenes at Pope Francis’s funeral. Plus: I watched the funeral for Pope ...

Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some ...

The Easter season offers us the opportunity to let ourselves be perplexed and even to doubt as we wait for the good news to ...

When Pope Francis laid out his wishes for his funeral, he included two stipulations that break long-standing traditions at the Vatican. The leader of the Catholic church passed away on Easter Monday ...

Pope Francis' deliberate choices set a new precedent that could reshape how future popes are memorialized. By discarding ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

Pope Francis surprised us with his authenticity and courage. For me—and countless others—he represented hope in a world often ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...