According to the Vatican's records, there have been more than 260 popes—and all of them men. There is, however, a story ...

Pope Francis has kicked off the 2025 Holy Year, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw ...

The once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition started on December 24, 2024. Whether you’re planning to travel to Rome or ...

“Conclave” is an intelligent movie for esthetes and cinephiles that forthrightly examines the motivations of pious men. It ...

A group of Carmelite monks in the mountains near Meeteetse, Wyoming, are building a Gothic monastery using cutting-edge ...

Three matters concerning universities. The eminent botanist Dr. Upatissa Pethiyagoda asked (17/12) why there were Bachelor of ...

From ancient Babylonian crop pledges to modern gym memberships, humanity's 4,000-year tradition of making New Year's ...

Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year ...

Pope Boniface VIII called the first Holy Year in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years ...

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison on a frigid morning.

emphasizing faith even in difficult times. The jubilee year will attract millions to Rome for spiritual and cultural events. Pope Francis opens a Holy Door, one of only five that will be open ...