According to the Roman Catholic tradition of apostolic succession, Peter was the first pope appointed by Christ. The line of ...

It may surprise most people to know that there are many different rites within the Catholic ... Byzantine. The Byzantine liturgy is based on liturgy developed by St. James for the Antiochaian ...

Long overlooked in her native Germany, Görres’ sharp mind and deep faith are gaining new readers in English translation.

956. The intercession of the saints. “Being more closely united to Christ, those who dwell in heaven fix the whole Church more firmly in holiness.... They do not cease to intercede with the ...

On Friday, the Greek Orthodox Church called for an emergency meeting to discuss a major reform to be launched. The move comes after the Church was rocked by overwhelming scandals on sex and finance ...