Frassati, born in 1901 in Turin, Italy, died at the young age of 24, after contracting polio, 100 years ago this July. A ...

In addition to some young millennials who are now on their way to sainthood, there are also seven members of Generation X — ...

Pope Francis has honored six priests of the Diocese of Malolos for their “invaluable service and dedication” to the Catholic Church. The diocese announced ...

How a group of Florentine businessmen became the founders of an order that would span continents and centuries.

Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...