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

On the night of his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis told the assembled faithful from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica that “tomorrow I wish to go and pray to the Madonna.” And so he did, ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and ...

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Worshippers claim they saw the 'crying' statue at a Good Friday service, during Holy Week in the town of Aguas Claras, in Colombia, just days before Pope Francis I's death ...

The Pontiff was unable to deliver Easter Sunday prayers at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square but during a brief appearance he ...

Bishop Robert Brennan inspects fire damage at St. Edmund Church, recalling its resilience after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

A Virgin Mary statue was seen 'weeping' just days before Pope Francis' death was confirmed by the Vatican, with the eerie ...

Easter is an opportunity to celebrate life and all that is good. Hart was a precious gift to us. He was a very precious gift ...

Kolkata: Churches across Kolkata observed Good Friday with solemn processions, heartfelt prayers, and spiritual reflection.

Filipinos are known all over the world for their strong faith in God and for their deep love and reverence for our Holy Mother Mary, who we call Mama Mary. It is in the Filipinos’ destiny to be OFWs ...

I attended the launch of an excellent short film about Kilcormac's Pietà. This striking and skilfully executed statue was ...