Dominic and Tom discuss Harald Hardrada’s time as a Varangian Guard in Constantinople, his escape back to Scandinavia, and his fight for the throne of Norway.

Father Joseph Thong Nguyen’s joyful personality belies a steely determination that was tested when he was arrested and beaten ...

To seek a shepherd today means above all to seek a guide who knows how to manage the fear of loss in the face of the demands ...

Jose Altuve continues to shake up the Etch-A-Sketch this season. The Houston Astros star Altuve was notably absent from his longtime leadoff spot during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...

President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral for Pope Francis ...

Rounds said it was great to see the influence Pope Francis had on people around the world as seen by the scale of this event.

Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting ...

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the ...