The pope is the head of state and the ruler of the Vatican City, which is the smallest state in the world with a measure of ...

Hopefully, many of us received our initial training in virtue from our parents as children, but that training needs to continue throughout our lives. If you know of a holy, virtuous person ...

Pittsburghers watched the funeral and reflected on the life of Pope Francis, on television and in person. They are now taking ...

Born Isaac Thottunkal, he chose the name of Clement of Alexandria as bishop. Major Archbishop since 2007, created cardinal by ...

Says election of new Pope will not happen through ‘Emi lo kan’ processPope Francis was laid to rest at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26, 2025 having died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 88 ...

Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. But what exactly ...

Tagle, who looks younger than his 67 years and likes to be called by his diminutive nickname “Chito”, has headed the Vatican ...

Hundreds of mourners gathered Friday at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver to hear Archbishop J. Michael Miller promise the ...

Pope Francis was the 266th pontiff, having taken over from Pope Benedict in 2013. Francis made history as the first pope ...

Virtue, in this context ... The physical act of traveling to a sacred site, bathing in holy rivers, or performing specific rituals can provide a sense of spiritual accomplishment, but these ...

Hail, Mother of God, I venerate you for the holy virtues that -- through the grace and light of the Holy Spirit -- you bring into the hearts of your devoted ones to change them from unfaithful ...