Wondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of the pontiff has the answer.

St. Nick's Day may not be widely celebrated in the United States, but it is popular in cities with large German populations, such as Cincinnati.

There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.

A sarcophagus unearthed in Antalya may be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the saintly inspiration for Santa Claus.

After years of excavation work, the leader of an archeological expedition at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, announced this week that her team has found a sarcophagus that may contain ...

Just in time for Christmas, the iconic Saint Nicholas has a new home. Or rather, The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton has just unveiled its latest acquisition, a 19th century icon titled ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...

Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus that holds the remains of St Nicholas, the Greek bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The limestone tomb was found hiding under a church.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Egg Harbor City received a first-class artifact of Saint Nicholas of Myra earlier this year. The 160-year-old church had the relic on display Sunday.

St Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century bishop in the Roman Empire, was renowned for his kindness, generosity and compassion. Children and poor especially held a special place in his heart.

St. Nick's Day may not be widely celebrated in the United States, but it is popular in cities with large German populations, such as Cincinnati.

St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different.