The holiday's date is determined by the spring equinox and full moon cycle. On the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), Easter is the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, according to Catholic ...

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope ...

The Vatican said that the pontiff had pneumonia in both lungs and that he “continued to present a complex picture.” ...

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

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The special event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to participate in Rome's religious celebrations.

The full title of the document — Exsul Familia Nazarethana, or “The Exiled Nazarene Family” — refers to Jesus, Mary and ...

In a Jan. 4, 2011 file photo, then-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel signals for a timeout during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college ...

Catholic Mass attendance in the US returns to pre-pandemic levels, with 24% of Catholics attending weekly, despite a dip ...