Above the confusion and contentious hum that surrounds the redefining-marriage debate stands the Catholic Church. Her beliefs on marriage do not sway with public opinion, but are seated in Christ ...

Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia” urges Catholic priests to welcome gays and lesbians, divorced Catholics and others living in nontraditional families.

Catholics have been barred from the English throne since the Act of Settlement 1701. The website of the British monarchy lists only the first 17 persons in the line of succession.

It has been a whole year since Pope Francis was elected. What a year it has been. Before the conclave, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was not well known outside of Argentina. But from the moment he ...

It was jamaica time at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Many Catholic churches in Lubbock host jamaicas, pronounced "huh-MY-kahs." Monsignor David Cruz, pastor of Our Lady of Grace, ...

Hail, O Mother! Virgin, heaven, throne, glory of our Church, its foundation and ornament. Earnestly pray for us to Jesus, your Son and our Lord, that through your intercession we may have mercy on ...

Francis was the 266 th pope in the 2,000-year-old Roman Catholic Church, served for 12 years. Now, ... More: Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter, has died ...

It could be granted by the Catholic Church, and meant that a marriage never legally existed. . Henry wanted a male heir to his throne, but he and the queen's only surviving child was a daughter, Mary.

Fr. Christian Olding blesses a couple during a service called "Love Wins" in the Church of St. Martin in Geldern, Germany May 6, 2021. Pope Francis has approved a declaration that says a Catholic ...

His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church. ... Jorge Mario Bergoglio came to the throne of St Peter determined to change it.

His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church. ... Jorge Mario Bergoglio came to the throne of St Peter determined to change it.