VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week ...

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who ...

Swedish papal metal act Ghost will return with new album 'Skeletá' this April, with a newly anointed pope as frontman.

The Kentucky Wildcats knew they’d be without Jaxson Robinson for the remainder of the season before losing to the Auburn ...

Catholic Charities of Boston called for help on Ash Wednesday as federal funding cuts impact its services and parishioners continue to pray for Pope Francis.

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Dalton Weber of Pope John wrestles Sammy Spaulding of Camden Catholic in the 132 pound bout during the NJSIAA Non-Public B ...