The White House faith-based office ‘put in the consciousness of the federal government how important faith-based and secular ...

The Rev. Dr. Fran Tilton Shelton’s ministry as a Presbyterian (PCUSA) pastor has always been focused on pastoral care and grieving — so much so that her late husband Bob humorously called her “Funeral ...

The pope’s outdoor funeral is attended by nearly a quarter-million people, including guests representing The Church of Jesus ...

The Catholic faithful are getting their first chance to honor the late Pope Francis at his final resting place a day after ...

Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with ...

Pope Francis' deliberate choices set a new precedent that could reshape how future popes are memorialized. By discarding ornate traditions—including the use of three nested coffins and burial in the ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

Just because religious behavior and affiliation have taken a nosedive in the last 30 years does not mean America is suddenly ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...

Primary children around the world are answering the invitation to plan, invite and serve. See what children did in Chichester ...