Aaron Jay Ledesma, a gay member of the Catholic Church, authored "The Gay Catholic" blog while living in Richmond. He saw Pope Francis during his 2015 White House visit.

Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and ...

Francis did not preside over the Vatican’s Easter Mass as he was limiting his workload since his hospitalization, but made an appearance at the end to deliver the twice-yearly blessing and message ...

Milwaukee religious and community figures share personal tributes to Pope Francis, highlighting his dedication to faith and ...

Pope Francis is dead at 88. His legacy includes an embrace of contemporary art, such as the first papal visit to the Venice Biennale.

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

Easter Monday, observed on April 21, 2025, is the day after Easter Sunday and marks the final day of the Easter weekend for ...

April 21 marks Easter Monday, which falls on a day after Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday. The banks around the US are ...

Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in the United States, meaning government offices, post offices and banks remain open.

The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.

Sunday, April 20, is the Resurrection of the Lord. Mass readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians ...

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a ...