Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May ...

Beijing is suspected of exerting pressure on the Vatican to sever ties with Taiwan. But the Vatican’s continued willingness ...

It’s just remarkable to see someone I know as the pope,” said the Rev. Joe Roccasalva, an Augustinian priest who grew up in ...

ROME— Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, will present the “Ring of the ...

A key symbol of the new Pope's authority is the Fisherman's Ring, representing his role as St. Peter's successor. The first day of the conclave, May 7, concluded without any fruition to that ...

The fisherman sandal has ancient origins and a classic appeal. Marked by a strappy, caged toe box and a secure ankle strap, the age-old shoe was initially worn by mariners who needed quick ...

Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today's trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no. ROCKPORT — Designer lobster bags rumored to sell for $18,000. Silk couture fishing bibs with a ...

In 1903, the pope’s missing Fisherman’s Ring and fortune worth up to $45 million were missing. Ancient tradition mandated that the old ring had to be destroyed before a new pope could be elected.

Following the passing of Pope Francis earlier today, a significant tradition within the Roman Catholic Church will soon be observed: the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring. This symbolic act ...

Hawaii island fisherman Earl “Oa” Hind was still missing ... days have been marked by sleepless nights and long hours of prayer, the Hinds are confident in Earl Hind’s fighting spirit.