Q: Dear Father Gregory Elder, Good day to you. I read your articles and find them insightful and edifying. During friendly debate with a co-worker, we came to an impasse, and our debate centered on ...

Wednesday was supposed to be a day of celebration for many Italians, a public holiday marking the day when Catholics believe Mary ascended to heaven after her life on Earth. But in Genoa, a port city ...

Mary's assumption into heaven reminds people that they are also called by God to eternal life in heaven through humility and serving him, Pope Francis said. After reciting the Angelus prayer on the ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis commemorated the Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses of the Gospel every day of the week, in all areas ...

MARTINA BAGNOLI (Curator, Walters Art Museum): A relic is usually a remains of the body of a holy person, could also be something that this holy person had touched. The saints were not touched by sin, ...

DEAR BONNIE: Can you explain more about what an Ascended Master is and how they play a role in our lives? How do they differ from our spirit guides and Loved Ones who watch over us every day? Thanks, ...