St. John Lateran's facade bears the Latin inscription of "Mother and Head of all the Churches in the City and the World." ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

For Francis, the synodal process was always more important than any decisions the synod made. Synodality requires a spiritual ...

By Deacon Frank Agnoli The Catholic Messenger This is the fourth article in our series about two re-translated liturgical ...

By the 1800s, the Day of the Dead markets in Mexico City were also selling clothing, shoes, furniture, tools, home decor, and ...

Archbishop Richard Henning replaces Cardinal Seán O’Malley. Newly installed Boston Archbishop Richard Henning challenged ...

Every small town I visit has its own flavor of history and culture, and DuBois County in Southern Indiana is no different! Let’s dive into some fantastic historical experiences you can have when ...

Conclave' is a thriller about electing a pope amid secrets and lies within the Catholic Church. Here's what happens during a real papal conclave.

COMMENTARY: Ours is an emaciated culture, starved of both beauty and meaning. Beauty, while it instructs our minds, ...

Esperanza Peace & Justice Center volunteers are preparing for a Día de los Muertos celebration Friday that will feature an altar to the area's departed.

(WVVA) - The City of Bluefield has issued a resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church ...

Becquart is, in the words of Catholic media ... journalist from approaching the altar. Pope John XXIII had declared “aggiornamento”—bringing the church up to date—the order of the ...