Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter ...

COMMENTARY: A physician’s study of the Sudarium of Manoppello brings a new look at the ‘dazzling brightness of Christ’s face’ ...

Tom Farrell of Munster is tackled by Devan Flanders of All Blacks XV during their challenge match at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Munster have lost 38-24 to the All ...

The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Thomond Park Munster: (12) 24 Tries: Haley, Hodnett, Farrell, Penalty try Cons: Butler All Blacks XV: (14) 38 Tries: Lam, Fihaki, McAlister ...

It may be brief respite from chasing points on a table on which they are further from the top than they want to be as Munster change gears this weekend with the visit of an All Blacks XV.

In this case, they chose Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) but Bergoglio was believed to be a runner-up. For me, (Saint Francis of Assisi) is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who ...

Parts of the Roman Catholic Church are still failing to ensure clerical sexual abuse is reported adequately, Pope Francis’ commission for child protection said Tuesday, raising concerns about a ...

On display is the “Decree for the Beatification of the Uganda Martyrs” issued by Pope Benedict XV dated June 6, 1920. There is the “Decree of the Canonisation of the Uganda Martyrs” issued ...

The final Synod assembly document, approved by Pope Francis, said women must be given all the opportunities that church law provides to act as leaders, but left the possibility of ordaining women ...