ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Some Christians criticize the Catholic Church for elevating Mary with the title: Mother of God. They claim that this title for Mary is not found in the Bible. Now it may be true that the Bible ...

In theology class, we are all taught that humanity as a whole is made ‘in the image and likeness of God’ as referenced in Genesis 1:26. Yet, women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, despite ...

Mary Ann Melbert, 81, of Greenwood, IN, passed away on April 16, 2025. The daughter of Joe Ralph Cox and Mary Elizabeth Cox ...

"8 "It is only natural that the Church rejoice as one contemplates ... full of meaning. Mary, our Mother, is for us both an example and a way. In the ordinary circumstances in which God wants ...

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi ...

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Preparations are underway at EWTN Global Catholic Network in Irondale to ensure viewers in 160 countries and territories will be able to watch the funeral mass of ...

Happy Easter from @omasstudios X @mayyuledochie ! Easter signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Queen May X Omas studios here to remind us all pictorially to join our faith with that of Mary the ...

Seven seminarians are scheduled to be ordained deacons by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge April 26. They will be assigned to ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect … ...