The Vatican released the pope’s message to the priests, which was read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the ...

After the customary greetings, the penitent crosses himself: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." The priest urges the penitent to have confidence in God.

Legal experts and victims' advocates say dioceses have employed common legal strategies in response to investigations. Here's ...

and priest and penitent." “Most of the state investigations of Catholic dioceses,” he added, “are unwarranted. Since 1995, there have been around one to two substantiated allegations of ...

Pope Francis wrote that Missionaries of Mercy should “exercise their ministry by reviving hope and offering forgiveness whenever a sinner comes to them with an open heart and a penitent spirit.” ...

If the Olympics ever return to London they’ll have to rethink the opening ceremony. Back in 2012 patients in pyjamas danced and roller-skated around hospital beds in a glorious celebration of ...

Santa Semana—or Holy Week—in Spain is a big, BIG deal. Started in the 1600’s as a way for the “common folk” to understand and ...

VISITORS to Spain during Easter week might gasp in horror when they see people in conical white hoods parading through the ...