Ashes are blessed in the Church on Ash Wednesday ... such as the brown scapular or scapular of Mount Carmel worn in honor of Our Lord's passion; the white, in honor of the Holy Trinity; the ...

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That’s certainly how the parishioners at Holy Spirit Catholic Church saw him when he arrived as their new pastor in October 2024. It happens wherever he goes. People ask questions, make ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Most Holy Rosary Church Pastor Father Fred Mannara said he was astounded to see the new Pope, Leo XIV, was from America. "I wasn't looking for an American Pope, but Leo XIV ...

At the same time, the enormous bells of St. Peter's Basilica began to ring, tolling the news that the Catholic Church has a new pope. The crowd continues to build as many carry their countries' flags.

Pope Leo XIV’s election by the college of cardinals on Thursday surprised millions of Catholics around the world, including the former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Stream NBC 5 for free ...

Following this law would violate the Catholic Church’s traditional confidentiality protections. BREAKING: Washington's left-wing governor signed legislation forcing priests to divulge abuse if ...

The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church in the Sistine Chapel, a day after he was elected the first American pontiff by the papal conclave. Robert Prevost ...

NIGEL AND SYDNEY, WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND PERHAPS POLITICAL ... deepen between the United States and the Holy See. "We have a vice president who is ...

Former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney said this week ... view of what an American pope may mean for the Church. “Human rights and human dignity” are the issues that ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — There is a new leader of the Catholic Church. For the first time ever an American has been named pontiff. The historic moment took the world by surprise. Robert Prevost ...