In the 13th century, thousands in France were investigated, massacred, or even burned at the stake by the Catholic Church.

“The first millennial saint …” Perhaps you’ve seen these words this past year as the Vatican declared a young man named Carlo Acutis, who was born in 1991 and lived to the age of 15, a saint. But what ...

Longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin had been set to receive the award from the Chicago archdiocese on Nov. 3. Some Catholic priests had objected to the award because of Durbin's support for legal ...

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BEAUMONT, Texas — Former students of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will reunite September 19-21 in Beaumont for a three-day celebration marking six decades since the historic institution closed ...

For the Church’s first seven centuries, penance could be received no more than once in a lifetime. That policy dated back to the time of St. Peter. The New Testament tells us... - Published on August ...

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus will allow children to get the confirmation sacrament at a younger age as the diocese Bishop tried to address young people leaving the church. The Catholic Diocese of ...

Tamale, June 25, GNA – The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tamale has celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body, and Blood of Christ. The celebration draws focus ...

More than 6,000 children and adults in the Diocese of Phoenix have received the sacrament of confirmation in the past six weeks alone. According to diocesan records, around 25-percent of those ...

(The Conversation) — Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but Francis’ actions might have paved the way. (The ...

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