His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

Remembering the Holy Father’s message urging the faithful to take action to protect the natural environment as we celebrate ...

Easter Monday—at 88 from a cerebral stroke. The Vatican confirmed his death, which followed recent hospitalizations due to a ...

Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday. The ...

In his first encyclical letter Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis said faith in Jesus Christ helps one to joyfully live life 'on wings of hope.' ...

(RNS) — In the late 1970s, the church sent a missionary pastor to the refugee camp in the Philippines where my parents were living to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. A little over a year ...

No. 17: ‘Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!’ ...

Cheryl loved to read and study the Bible. She was a faithful Christian from the age of five, passionately sharing the gospel with all who would listen. Most recently, she attended and taught ...

43. May today bring you and your family peace and unity. 44. Sharing this sacred day with you in spirit and prayer. 45. May your home be filled with reflection, love, and hope. 46. On this Good ...

The league isn’t just gaining attention, funding ... I was listening to ‘If I Could Be Anything,’ and of course some gospel — Marvin Sapp, oldies but goodies. For my body shine ...