A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the Holy Spirit fits in.

Traditionally, these are the most common images used as metaphors for the Holy ... the Spirit in these ways within a range of artforms, from confirmation candidates making posters and banners ...

The cumulative weight of the Gospels leans in the direction of empathy for and solidarity with whoever is most in need of ...

As I mentioned in my last column, I'm focusing a series of columns on the Holy Spirit over the next few weeks. Next I want to invite us to consider how and where we are to find the divine presence ...

I cannot remember ever hearing the Holy Spirit being mentioned on news reports to the degree it was done last week.

Attracting people to church is no longer just about the Holy Spirit or preaching the gospel of prosperity. Attention-grabbing church names and advertisement on posters are to be proving quite ...

Then they chanted the “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” (Come Holy Spirit) as they paraded into the Sistine Chapel. The master of ceremonies then declared “extra omnes” (everyone out). Once the ...

While many Christians are accustomed to praying to the Father and to the Son, they are not as familiar or comfortable with praying to the Holy Spirit. The Spirit can seem very elusive, but he ...

Cardinal Timothy Dolan provided an inside look at how church officials select a new pope as members prepare for a conclave following the death of Pope Francis. The archbishop of New York joined ...