Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

The Old Testament prophet Isaiah reads that the coming savior “had no beauty or majesty,” while the Book of Psalms claims he was “fairer than the children of men,” the word “fair” referring to ...

Users in Rappler’s faith chat room join fun activities on Easter Sunday as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...

Anna Swartwood House, University of South Carolina (THE CONVERSATION) The portrayal of Jesus ... the children of men,” the word “fair” referring to physical beauty. The earliest images ...

bridges and narrow streets of this historic city in southern Spain to watch much-venerated images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary carried in hourslong processions throughout Holy Week. “To see her ...

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, ...

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Re, offered the homily during Pope Francis' funeral. Here are the words he ...

She delivered bread to those in need, opened Steen's restaurant and worked at Boise-Eliot Elementary School. “My grandmother ...