But what if Jesus’ family connections were as influential as ecclesiastic fervor in setting the course for a new religion?

In his homily read out during the celebration in Saint Peter's Square marking Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

There is no doubt that Jesus was extremely tough and sometimes harsh. He stood up against powerful bullies, and he was not afraid to confront others whenever he encountered injustice and abuse. Jesus' ...

Long Island Catholics remember Pope Francis for his inclusivity and compassion, celebrating his impact on the church and ...

The raising of Lazarus, Jesus’ greatest miracle, is the subject of Jesuit priest James Martin’s 2023 book “Come Forth.” As a child, Martin watched Franco Zeffirelli’s miniseries “Jesus ...

The first pontiff from Latin America, Pope Francis helped galvanize the Roman Catholic Church with his warm, empathetic, ...

This act was a deliberate fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, which prophesied, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey.' By choosing this humble mode of transport, Jesus rejected the ...