Traditional Latin Mass is a small but growing conservative religious group in Miami. These Catholic traditionalists have met resistance from Pope Francis.

Rome — In the United States and in much of the Western world, it's customary for women to read the Gospel, serve at the altar or distribute communion during Catholic mass. On Monday, Pope ...

This illustration shows an altar with many of the objects used for the celebration of Mass. (Credit: CNS illustration/Zoey Maraist and Pia Hovenga, Arlington Catholic Herald) Listen ARLINGTON ...

Catholic Mass on North Carolina’s death row was often an oasis in the desolation of my confinement. None who attended were especially pious or reverent. Washing hands prior to service, not ...

The Catholic church is filled with rituals, some dating back over 2,000 years. And, the duties we performed as altar boys serving at Mass are vivid memories today, over 80 years later.