Activists have called for Biden to commute the sentence of many or all federal death row inmates for some time. More than 130 ...

Along with the blazing-red serge uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, there is perhaps no other official ensemble as ...

The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

ROME — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and ...

A boisterous Santa Claus distributing gifts greeted residents, staff and volunteers gathered for breakfast at Little Sisters ...

In multireligious India, holy days across weeks create opportunities for rest and reflection. Hindus, Muslims, and Christians ...

Pope Francis continues to stir controversy worldwide. The Vatican considered this to be the start of the "2025 Jubilee Year ...

Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, marked a subdued Christmas, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in ...

Psalm 119 teaches us that the word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. The message of the Bible is ...

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...

Marking the Holy Year of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis opened a Holy Door at a prison in Rome on Thursday, offering a ...