She delivered bread to those in need, opened Steen's restaurant and worked at Boise-Eliot Elementary School. “My grandmother ...

Even during his final hospitalization, Pope Francis made time for a daily phone call to Gaza’s only Catholic parish. His ...

This city in Tuscany is often overlooked when compared to Rome or Florence, but it is brimming with wonderful Medieval art ...

accusing them of making 'squillions' during Easter and Christmas. 'We had a beautiful little pop-out, a Nativity scene of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the stable,' he said. 'We gave it out to all ...

Thich Nhat Hanh wrote in his book, “Living Buddha, Living Christ,” “If we touch the Holy Spirit, we touch God not as a concept but as a living reality.” In that same spirit, Pope Francis encouraged ...

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and its Christmas markets are some of the best in the world. Plus, many of Prague's top attractions – including Old Town Square and the Charles Bridge – are free, so you can spend your money ...

The terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation,’ said Francis in his final public remarks.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he interacted with the poor, the homeless and those ...

Forum of Holy Land Christians demands Jerusalem send higher-level representative to pontiff's funeral, probe of cops who ...

With his letter, Pope Francis wishes to encourage the beautiful tradition of preparing the Nativity Scene in the days before Christmas. In keeping with the tradition, various Vatican dicasteries have ...