Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral. Throngs of the ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the ...

Imagine stepping into a church that looks fully Orthodox—icons, incense, chanting, bearded priests—but it's actually Catholic ...

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The Eastern Orthodox Church honors Saint George and refers to him as a “Great Martyr.” The traditional legends have offered a ...

The pontiff, known for his welcoming pastoral style and care for the marginalized, passed away Monday morning.

Blase Cardinal Cupich reminded the faithful to keep fresh in their minds Christ's Resurrection as they go through their everyday lives.

The Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic observances overlap only every three to four years thanks to different church calendars — and different lunar cycle calculations.

Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter are celebrated on the same day this year, and preparations are in full swing. The symbol ...