But what if Jesus’ family connections were as influential as ecclesiastic fervor in setting the course for a new religion?

Many tend to read Bible passages like these and interpret the sea negatively, as dangerous and threatening. Such perceptions ...

Ross Douthat: The death of Pope Francis ends, or at least temporarily suspends, a tumultuous period in the life of the ...

The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...

If Jesus rose from the dead we should believe his other claims. If he didn’t, why would we believe any of this? It matters ...

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So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the ...

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

I volunteer at our local food cupboard, partly because my mother taught me from a very young age to give back by being a ...