Nicholas’ successor Pope Callixtus III was even more eager to see the Christian world defend itself against the invading forces. When Sultan Mehmet II sought to extend his territorial gains into ...

The Vatican has announced the appointment of Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini as the new papal preacher, succeeding Cardinal ...

During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership.

Hippolytus of Rome is may be considered an antipope. During the third century, he came into conflict with Pope Callixtus I ...

Twice in past years, I hopped a flight to Rome in order to cover one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope. That event is also known as a ...

There is no perfect way to select bishops. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Although Pope Francis took it off the agenda, the appointment of bishops is still being discussed privately by members of the synod.

“The Way Forward: Pope Francis, Vatican II, and Synodality,” which took place March 3-4, brought together 80 participants—including cardinals, bishops, and other Catholic Church leaders, as well as ...

The voters took us to Montgomery County, where the Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers hosted the Perkiomen Valley Vikings. Entering the game both teams sat at the top of their respective ...

Rivalry games usually come down to a single defining moment, and that was the case as Northlake Christian hosted undefeated Pope John Paul II on Oct. 18. The Jaguars came in on a 14-game regular ...

STORY: :: LGBT activists urge the pope to overturn a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people :: Rome, Italy :: New Ways Ministry :: Vatican City :: Francis held a meeting six months ...

Although Pope Francis took it off the agenda ... The soldiers arrested both candidates (Callixtus and Hippolytus) and sent them to the tin mines of Sardinia. Eventually, to avoid the laity ...