VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: Background Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ...

Many in the Jewish community felt that the Vatican, which had once pledged never to stand aside when Jews were threatened, ...

The scene had American touches ... and there was a sign for Route 66 in the background. Read More: From A Bridgewater Basement To The Vatican In Rome: Nativity To Be Showcased Palan and Loccisano ...

Pontiff had complex relationship with Jews and Israel; he denounced antisemitism and met hostages and their families, but ...

Francis, originally from Argentina, was the first Catholic pontiff from the Americas and began his career as a Jesuit priest ...

Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...

The pope’s funeral will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said. The funeral Mass ...

Much like A Christmas Carol, Dickens and Walter move through key moments in Christ’s journey, from the Nativity ... backgrounds, rich textures, and stunning lighting that make each scene feel ...

Yet this is the scene we see, in every crèche ... announces the boy Amahl, gravely. The "Nativity" story is what the holiday of Christmas is all about. But the story itself is a bit of a ...

Around 20,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday for two epic performances of the Passion of Jesus, performed by the Wintershall Theatre, with a cast of more 100 actors in stunning ...

While the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church is preparing to choose a new leader.