Spurred on by a New York Post story about Pope Francis opening "five sacred portals" this Christmas, the goofier corners of the social media world are breathlessly sharing warnings that the Pope ...

St. Francis, whose name was chosen by the current pope, symbolizes love for the poor, peace, and creation—all key priorities for the pontiff. Groups from all over Italy made their way through a ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the 3,200-year-old tomb of a possible military commander who may have served during the reign of Ramesses III. Inside the man's tomb, archaeologists found a ...