In the capitularia of Charles the Bald, in 846, the bishops admonish that prince not to call them away from their Churches during Lent ... fasting so far fell into disuse, that when, in 1362, Pope ...

Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter ...

VATICAN CITY, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Monday decried the deaths of children in global conflicts, telling a Vatican summit that "nothing is worth the life of a child". Francis ...

VATICAN CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for his weekly general audience at the Vatican.

Pope Francis reminded the faithful that Lent is the time to battle against evil. He likened the faithful's struggles to that of Jesus himself, who spent 40 days in the wilderness to face off against ...

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 ...

Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday. The pope, who told pilgrims at his general audience on ...

Sports couple Pauline Gaston and Francis Escandor had an intimate Monday night celebration for their fur baby, Sky’s first birthday. Pauline shared glimpses of the celebration on Instagram, posting a ...

University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons star Francis Lopez recently showcased his impressive dunking skills during a basketball game at an open court in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A video shared on ...

🌆 Downtown apartment sold 🏈 Super Bowl parties ⚾ Padres’ new control person 🎭 Broadway shows coming next fall 🏠 Sorrento Mesa redevelopment ...