Bill making clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse gains momentum, uniting lawmakers across party lines on critical issue.

In a Lenten tradition preserved over the centuries, men dressed in black t-shirts, hoods, or bandanas walk along the lanes of ...

Most Catholic traditions have faded away, but the idea of giving something up for Lent persists. But many have lost sight of ...

Penitents were excluded for a certain time from Mass or the Sacrament, and some were obliged to stand at the door of the Church begging the prayers of those who entered. Q. 811. What were these ...

It would not take a lot of trouble in Canada directed against Americans to get Washington riled up enough to start down this very ​grim road. Trump has the power, he’d clearly love an excuse and is in ...

In his writing, Patrick recounts how he was captured by raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland. Six years later, he ...

Wroclaw’s dwarfs offer a unique way to explore this fascinating city while showcasing the power of peaceful and humorous protest in shaping its narrative. Last November, I had the opportunity to ...