Iran is a country with a long tradition, often demonized». The new cardinal of Tehran, Dominique Mathieu, talks about how ...

It was a great night for a lavish movie musical about identity – but not the one featuring the green-skinned witch.

Christmas is celebrated by the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalemite, Polish and Serbian Orthodox churches, the Athos monasteries in Greece, as well as the Eastern Catholic Church and the Old Believers ...

Europe is a place for art lovers. Whether you are drawn toward modern and contemporary art or prefer classical styles mo ...

Officials say that during a winter storm, people should stay indoors. But home heating systems running for hours can increase ...

The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...

On Dec. 20, Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Burch, ...

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...

The 88-year-old watched from a chair as acrobats, robot-operated puppet elephants, jugglers and dancers on roller skates took ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.