Saints, martyrs both keep us humble and help us grow in courage

New York may not be your idea of a hotbed for holiness.

Chaplains: Helping people journey from ‘why?’ to ‘when’?

The chaplain’s prayer is posted near the chapel of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas, a space shared by patients, their families, visitors, doctors and the whole staff.

Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison

(AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome's main prison Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church's once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.

Eight angels uncovered at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere

BOSTON (AP) — Straddling the scaffolding high up in a historic Boston church, murals conservator Gianfranco Pocobene is working to uncover eight angels that were hidden under layers of paint for more than a century.

Notre Dame's resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding

(AP) — The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. Smoke choked the spring air, the spire lay in rubble, and charred beams littered the nave.

Children and the mysteries of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The cloak worn by St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin was made from rough cactus materials from central Mexico, and it should have deteriorated after 15-30 years.

Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment

(AP) – Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

Reagan, Trump and prayers after assassination attempts

Not only did Pope Leo XIII collapse to the floor after celebrating Mass, but doctors couldn't find a pulse.A priest who witnessed this 1886 drama testified: 'His expression was one of horror and awe; the color and look on his face changing rapidly.