During the Francis papacy, the role of women in the church emerged as a pressing priority, with Catholics across the globe calling for change. The Argentine pontiff listened, breaking some ...

VATICAN CITY — One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway ...

While important steps had been taken to address the abuse scandals during his predecessor’s tenure, there was still much more the church needed to do. Survivors of church sexual abuse say the ...

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to lead the Catholic church in 2013, he chose the papal name Francis, after the 13th-century figure St. Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of ...

Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photo: Frazer Harrison/ACMA2010/Getty Images It took an old song for Eric Church to discover the sound of his new album. In 2023, the country star was invited by ...

PennDOT announced a long-term crossover will be in effect starting Monday along a busy road in West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills boroughs.In a statement from the transportation department, a long ...

This church was "discovered" by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. After attempts to "latinize" the rite, many broke away to form their own rite under the control of the Syrian Patriarch.

Tucson police are investigating allegations that a longtime member of the Golden Dawn Tabernacle molested a boy in 2012 and the church’s pastor covered it up. He admitted to molesting a boy.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

Tonight is expected to be clear and dry at first, with just the odd patch of cloud developing in places. However, in the early hours mist and fog will develop. Gentle winds. Monday Tomorrow, mist ...

On Saturday, May 3, the Brimfield Winery & Cidery will be hosting a spring reopening party. The festivities, which will begin at noon and last until 6 p.m., will include the Crust & Confections ...

Night - Partly cloudy with a 70% chance of precipitation. Winds from SSE to S at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 58 °F (14.4 °C). Rain with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C ...