SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — With tears of emotion often flowing down their faces, tens of thousands of faithful have packed the rooftops, bridges and narrow streets of this historic city in southern Spain ...

Find today’s readings here. One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. There’s an incredibly tender—even intimate—moment in today’s Gospel. I must have read it ...

French artist Jacques Joseph “James” Tissot (1836-1902) was known for his paintings of European high society during the latter part of the 19th century. However, in 1885, he experienced a religious ...

Christian theology embraces Jesus’ death as a ransom that was paid to bring back to God the many who belong to him. Many perceive Jesus as a loving savior, but his acts of resistance are often missed.

An ecclesiastical holy year is meant to have an influence, to give added meaning, to everything the Catholic Church does over the course of that year. The Jubilee of Hope is, therefore, like a fresh ...

Check out these sights, sounds, and flavors of Holy Week around the globe. April 15, 2014— -- intro: Easter is fast-approaching, and leading up to the springtime holiday is Holy Week, which, in ...