JERUSALEM — Pope Francis and Catholic leaders in the Holy Land are praying that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began Sunday local time will bring a brighter future for the people of Gaza and the Middle East as a whole.

It’s like a “Messiah” every Sunday. Classical music lovers gather each December for an annual ritual of music writ large, when an orchestra, choir and four vocal soloists fill a church or concert hall with a grand,

Bishop Earl Fernandes of the Columbus Diocese announced St. Leonard Catholic Church in Heath will close and merge with St. Francis de Sales in Newark

The new policy “rescinds the Biden Administration’s guidelines for ICE and CBP enforcement actions” in sensitive areas.

Msgr. Malak Saadalla and his wife Thanaa preserve Coptic traditions while helping immigrants adapt to America.

Among the traditional religious activities that can earn one an indulgence — such as pilgrimage to holy sites, acts of charity and saying special prayers — Pope Francis introduced a new option: a call to fast from the internet and social media.

The sale of St. Bernadette just outside Jefferson Barracks National Park would be the first after the 2023 downsizing of the archdiocese.

A sign glowed outside Transfiguration Catholic Church and School last week: Drag Queen-Free Since 1953! The school educates children from preschool through eighth grade. This was Friday’s lesson. On Monday,

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris advocated compassion toward the LGBTQ community. US President Donald Trump had offered a directive against LGBTQ people.

Enjoy soup and pie while supporting the Minburn Fire & Rescue Department, join St. Patrick School for a trivia night or see Weary Ramblers this weekend.

Very few Dominicans who grew up in the 1970s and ’80s can forget the uplifting melody of “I Am the Vine” or the distinctive voice of its creator, Ignatius Alexander. This beloved song continues to resonate in Roman Catholic

A member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Headhunters, Roussel invited more than 30 musicians to contribute to his new album, including Irma Thomas and Ivan Neville