Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave thanks to God ... XVI ideally as a link to the venerated Pontiff, Benedict XV, who guided the Church through the turbulent ...

After official attempts at a World War I truce failed, soldiers in the trenches of the Western Front took it upon themselves ...

On December 24, 1914, the fighting along the Western Front of the First World War stopped suddenly. It was just […] ...

The enchanting carol dates to at least the 15th or 16th centuries. Its melody is mesmerizing and evocative, with lyrics ...

All is Calm continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue in Moline, Thursday through Saturday, December 19 through 21 ...

In his book The Pope’s Dilemma: Pius XII Faces Atrocities and Genocide in the Second World War, historian Jacques Kornberg explores how popes of the two world wars, Benedict XV (1914–22 ...

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revealed a new-style nativity scene in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. It depicted Jesus' birth in Joseph's house, with no mention of a manger or journey to Bethlehem.

On December 24, 1914, in the midst of the unrelenting violence of World War I, a cease-fire suddenly swept across areas of ...

a modified G Class for Pope John Paul II; and the previous popemobile, used by both Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, another Mercedes-Benz M Class.

Twenty-four of the remaining voting age cardinals were named by Pope Benedict XVI and 6 by Pope John Paul II. Similar to past cohorts, the group of 21 new cardinals reflects the pope's desire to ...

The Christmas and Hanukkah celebration seasons are special to millions across the globe. However, what if you are in the midst of a war during those holidays? My mind goes back decades, when I was ...