Pope Francis has declared 2025 a year of jubilee ... passage by the shadowy figure who tempted Jesus in the wilderness. Luke’s presentation of the temptation of Jesus is unique.

[Luke 1:43; NAB] Elizabeth refers to Mary as ... "But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son but only the Father." [Mark 13:32; RSV] Bishop Richard ...

The only details about her life before Jesus are in Luke’s gospel ... whom he had driven seven demons” (Mark 16:9). “Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the ...

An Off Broadway play opens a window on the spiritual and physical trials of the ancient Japanese sport. By Jesse Green Lisa Sanaye Dring’s “Sumo” offers New Yorkers who are little exposed to ...

"Let us nurture our desire to see Jesus, and above all let us allow ourselves to be found by the mercy of God." ...

God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote. "He heals our wounds so that we can love each other as brothers ...

Francis is well aware that anytime he has gone into the hospital, the plotting has begun for electing the next pope, ...

The Vatican released the Holy Father’s message while the 88-year-old Pontiff continues his convalescence in his Casa Santa ...

LOS ANGELES — The Angels acquired right-handed pitcher Ian Anderson from the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in exchange for left-hander José Suarez. Anderson, 26, underwent Tommy John surgery in ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday highlighted the transformative power of God’s merciful love for those who encounter him at the crossroads of life. Since being discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital ...

After welcoming Jesus into his home, the Holy Father remarked that it is the merciful gaze of God that inspired Zacchaeus to transform his life.

DOWNTOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Pope Francis continues to deal with significant ... visitors have gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles to offer prayers and support.