On Thursday, a certain Eater Slack channel flooded with discussion recognizing Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the canonization of the first millennial saint during the Vatican’s Holy Year.

Pope Francis' final journey concludes with a solemn and emotional ceremony. Watch the powerful moment as Holy Communion is distributed during the funeral mass, symbolizing the Last Supper and ...

Carpets from Islamic countries have been used, as a symbol of holy ground—in Christian ceremony, and art— for over 600 years Maria Grazia Picciarella / Alamy Stock Photo The use of Persian ...

Francis will lie in public view for three days until Friday evening, when his coffin will be sealed in the presence of several cardinals and officials from the Holy ... People line up to enter ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See said in a statement Tuesday. The mass will be celebrated by the dean of ...

More than 150 students eagerly anticipated the Easter Vigil — with some camping out in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entirety of Holy Saturday. Students line up at Notre Dame ...

Credit: Zosia Czubak A priest distributes holy Communion during the Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica, Saturday, April 19, 2025. Credit: Zosia Czubak A crucifix is held aloft during the Easte ...

As we finish journeying through Holy Week, a time of deep reflection and spiritual significance, art provides a profound way to connect with the sacred moments of this holy season. In this special ...

A piece of paper shadow box art as part of Yun Ying Zheng’s “Flora & Humanity,” being showcased as part of UConn’s 2025 BFA Exhibition. Photo courtesy of @uconnbfashow on Instagram. The University of ...