Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Ulf Ekman converting to Catholicism, the martyrdom of Balthasar ...

Before 1619, enslaved landed in Florida. In 1738, their descendants founded the country’s first free Black settlement, Fort ...

COMMENTARY: Correcting two distortions of the historical record in aid of partisan ecclesiastical purposes in hope they cease, especially in the Jubilee of Hope.

Fabián Cháirez's "La venida del Señor", featured nine paintings depicting consecrated religious in sexually charged poses, ...

In previous years, these events have included sisters joining the public at Masses, holding Q-and-A sessions, hosting meals, ...

Montclair Immaculate, ranked No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, won its first NJSIAA Non-Public B title with a 41-30 victory against ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

Founded by the late funeral director Robert Waltrip in 1992, The National Museum of Funeral History houses the history of the ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. He became the first Jesuit and the ...

While St. Patrick's Day is a loud celebration of Irish heritage around the country each year, the church that bears the saint ...

The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced ...

Naomi Crispin, a junior guard for St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, didn’t hesitate when asked to sum up her team’s 51-42 win Wednesday night in the second round of the PIAA Class A championships. “It’s ...