Pope John Paul II traveled the world with a silver pastoral staff topped with a dramatic, abstract crucifix crafted by the 20th-century artist Lello Scorzelli.

Pope Leo XIV, invoking St. John Paul II, called for unity, tradition, and peace at his inaugural Mass, vowing not to rule as ...

Pope John Paul II traveled the world with a silver pastoral staff topped with a dramatic, abstract crucifix crafted by the 20th-century artist Lello Scorzelli.

Sunday, we will read some of the prayers that Jesus offered up to His Father. Here is part of the prayer of Jesus just before he is betrayed and crucified, Jesus prays for His followers: "That they ...

With the fisherman's ring and the lambswool pallium over his shoulders, these links to John Paul II helped Leo XIV stress the need for unity and core Catholic traditions. Nonetheless, he faces painful ...

Spring is almost over, and as a part-time rancher, I’m dealing with lots of babies. Not human babies - mine are mostly grown. However, some of our animals on the ...

Why were shepherds the first to hear of Christ’s birth in Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Gospel (2:6–18), read during Christmas Midnight Mass, recounts that at Jesus’ birth, angels appeared to ...

Jamal Roberts was crowned the season 23 winner of the beloved singing competition that has launched multiple A-list stars ...

Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci have starred in seven films together over the years. The frequent collaborators of Martin ...

Celebrate the holiday spirit with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, a timeless Christmas carol filled with joy, peace, and a ...

I join millions of Catholics and good people on planet earth to congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the new Pope. What does it take to become the Pope, the spiritual leader of over a ...

Read the classic hymn Angels We Have Heard on High lyrics, a joyful Christmas song celebrating the birth of Jesus with ...