In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes.” ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for diagnostic tests and to treat an ongoing case of bronchitis, the Vatican said, ...

After being hospitalized Friday for bronchitis, Pope Francis has been prescribed "complete rest" and did not lead his traditional Sunday noon blessing, according to the Vatican.

BishopPaolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, calls the “Church of migrants” to embrace Christian hope in his ...

THE ruins of the Italian capital can be brought to life for kids studying the Romans at school or make for a brilliant adults-only city break. Here’s how to tackle Rome with – or without – ...

Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...

An Andalusi tent taken from the campsite of the Almohad caliph Muhammad al-Nāsir was sent to Pope Innocent III after 1212 meaning that there was an Islamic tent in St Peter’s Basilica at some point ...

Angela Bauer has been a copy editor and lifestyles editor for the Journal-Courier since July 2012. The Evansville, Indiana, ...

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The diocese of Udupi is bathed in joy and gratitude as it celebrates the extraordinary life and ministry of its beloved first ...

Europe may be the smallest continent, but it has no shortage of fascinating places to visit. From incredible castles to ...

(photo: Robert March) Renowned sacred music scholar William Peter “Bill” Mahrt ... included many current and former members of the St. Ann Choir of Palo Alto, which Mahrt joined in 1963 ...