The early years of the Renaissance were turbulent in Europe. Few places were safe from the political power struggles that ...

When will there be a new pope? Popes are appointed for life. Pope John Paul, who turns 82 this month, is increasingly frail, and during Holy Week celebrations he stepped aside to let others lead ...

Venice, Italy, is a captivating blend of history, art, and mesmerizing waterways. Navigate through the city's iconic canals, including the grand Canal Grande, flanked by Renaissance and Gothic ...

The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing, but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Here's some ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of ... Christians should know and celebrate the date of their baptisms as a “new birthday” that commemorates their “birth in the Spirit of God.” “ ...

Vatican II was the first council called neither to combat heresy, pronounce new dogmas nor marshal the church against hostile forces. As the bishops came to Rome to deliberate, Pope John ...

Pope Francis's recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (DN) is unique, at least within his term of office. It deals with deeply spiritual issues, using spiritual terms. One can judge them only by the Spirit, ...

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 all human life worldwide. "May we learn to care for ...

The recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (DN) [1] from Pope Francis is unique of its kind, at least within his term of office. It deals with deeply spiritual issues, using spiritual terms. One can judge them ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for ...