I met Pope Francis on the morning of January 9th. A private conversation, without witnesses, which I interrupted after twenty ...

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

See sacred and secretive process of how popes are elected, from the conclave to the white smoke, revealing centuries-old ...

Holy water sprinkler Ritual, or card with prayers Crucifix Purificator One should check with the priest as to what is needed; in some cases (e.g., Communion in a hospital), the requirements differ.

For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. In order to be properly disposed to receive communion, participants should not ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet ...

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet another reassuring public ...