A medieval shrine dedicated to York’s patron saint has returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years. The lost shrine of St William, which had lain dismantled beneath the streets of ...

Parts of a 14th Century medieval shrine dedicated to York's patron saint have returned to York Minster for the first time in almost 500 years. St William, also known as William Fitzherbert, was a ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

Eleven years have passed since ISIS seized Mosul and the Nineveh towns and with every anniversary commemorated each year, the same question arises: How many Iraqi Christians remain? Despite tensions ...

The Army hopes it has solved a perplexing problem for Protestant chaplains overseas who use individual Communion cups. Because glass cups break easily and replacements have to come halfway round the ...

Over 450 boys and girls received their first holy Communion during liturgies held over the past month in various churches of the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq. (Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul) (CNA) -- ...

Preparation for the 50th New Orleans Greek Festival began in February, filling the Hellenic Cultural Center on Bayou St. John with volunteers and the fragrance of the parish's famous homemade Greek ...

What does it mean to be in communion with others in a world that often over-values individualism? A deep question for a spring day that beckons with birds chirping and sunshine warming our bodies and ...

The children of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene posed together for a new photo celebrating the occasion Axel Bastello/Palais princier Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco received their ...

"On this First Holy Communion day, we extend our most sincere congratulations to Crown Prince James and Princess Gabriella who received this sacrament with faith and commitment," reads the caption ...

Pitcured is the Nativity of Our Lord Parish First Holy Communion Class. First row, from left: Anna Alba, Reagan Russick, Zoe Zlotek,Nora McGowan, Bridget Soy, Fiona Melucci, Mina Boam, Carley Davies.

TODAY host Craig Melvin celebrated a very special milestone for his 8-year-old daughter Sybil this weekend: her Communion day. Craig's wife, Emmy-winning broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, shared some ...