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 ...

In the 15 days between the death of Pope Benedict XV on January 22, 1922 and the election of his successor, Pius XI, on ...

Almost five months after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and the ambitious powers of the world began the First World ...

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

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

The Pope was duty bound to come to Lourdes to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the apparitions. Before the Grotto of Massabielle, I prayed for all of you. I prayed for the Church.

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.

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 ...

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.

In the 20th century, Notre Dame was where Joan of Arc was beatified by Pope Pius X. In 1920, she was canonised by Pope Benedict XV. The cathedral also withstood two World Wars and its bells tolled in ...

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 ...