The individual confirmed to police that the holy water was contaminated with urine, police said. Police were able to identify the man as Sokoll through a Pennsylvania Justice Network photo, according ...

Pope Francis’ message to listen more, preach less and show mercy to all resonated, even among those who lacked faith. Francis ...

Elizabeth M. Koch, daughter of David and Suzanne Koch, of Swoyersville, and Justin M. Coyne, son of Joseph F. and Monica M.

On Palm Sunday, the streets resounded with the sound of cracking whips and the sobbing of mourners as Christ staggered under ...

If there is any person in the world you may never meet in person, let alone see in person, it is a Catholic Pope.

The Hazleton Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will present a concert entitled “An Afternoon with the Classics” at 2 p.m.

Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.

Laudato Si’ was his guidepost, and a Jesuit-Franciscan approach to leadership is his aspiration. The Pope has died, but the ...

Marian High School will induct seven people and one family to the Class of 2025 “Hall of Fame” on May 3, in the John P. Malarkey ‘51 Gymnasium of the school in Hometown. Michael Brennan, head of ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities people who remembered the late pope at a special Mass on Tuesday said they ...

On Easter Monday, many people woke up to the news that Pope Francis had passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican’s Health ...

Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin spoke with the Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton about the legacy Francis leaves behind.