Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world ...

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The funeral Mass for Pope Francis has concluded at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Cortege wound its way through the centre of the Eternal City to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where ...

He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The man who would the world would know as Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same ...

Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to ...

Easter Sunday stands as the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical calendar, especially for Catholics, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is considered the foundation of the ...

Tuesday, 15 April 2025:  The Department of Education proudly hosted its second annual National Scholastic Performance Arts ...

"The Chosen," a TV series about the life of Jesus Christ, has attracted Christians and non-churchgoers alike. Now in its ...

Dozens of penitents whipped their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town ...

Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of ...