When we think about Christian symbols, the cross usually comes to mind. Indeed, it's safe to say that the cross is the most recognizable Christian icon in the world, but the truth is that there are a ...

GREENVILLE — The sacred mingles with the profane at the so-called "Trap Church" off West Greenville's Woodside Avenue. It's been years since the now abandoned building hosted a congregation ...

WASHINGTON — The Army dubbed its new hypersonic missile the “Dark Eagle,” paying tribute to a U.S. national symbol, as the developing system nears the end of testing. The land-based ...

Pope Francis was known for refocusing the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice rather than traditional moral teachings. The pope’s death came after he spent weeks in the ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Catholic Church must now begin the lengthy process of electing his successor. Starting at least 15 days after his death, the 135 eligible ...

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It’s expected the outcome of the case could have implications for church-affiliated hospitals and their employees nationwide, as well as bankrupt companies.

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Those over 80 can’t vote but can participate in pre-conclave meetings, known as general congregations, in which church problems are discussed. It was in these meetings in 2013 that then-Cardinal ...

“They were always helping, always smiling, always helping in everything,” Jose Balbuena, a member of St. Mary Church, said. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Members of ...

Last year he simplified the elaborate funeral rites developed over centuries of tradition, a permeating characteristic of the Catholic Church. The changes came in a new edition of the rule book ...

perhaps a symbol of hope for parishioners as they prepare to celebrate Easter. "It's the holiest season there is in the Catholic Church and it's devastating for it to happen," said parishioner Pat ...