Money from lotteries often funds public programs. But some argue that gambling games serve as taxes on the poor.

It was quite a year of accomplishments, milestones and memories. We saw tremendous victories, heartbreaking defeats and the loss of several legends. In a way, it wasn’t so much different than ...

BRAINTREE -- Archbishop Richard Henning formally initiated the Jubilee Year of 2025 in the Archdiocese of Boston with an opening Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Dec. 29, the ...

(OSV News) — Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to mark the jubilee, which is themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” The ...

BOSTON -- Knowing the layout of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross has served Kelly Thatcher well. At the height of the clergy abuse scandal, the cathedral's lesser-known entrances and exits allowed her ...

(OSV News) — Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the Jubilee Year 2025 Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to mark the jubilee, which is themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” The ...

Holy Cross Crusaders (14-5, 7-1 Patriot) at Boston University Terriers (8-12, 1-7 Patriot) Boston; Monday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston University looks to stop its five-game home losing streak with ...

Holy Cross Crusaders (11-10, 3-5 Patriot League) at Boston University Terriers (10-11, 4-4 Patriot League) Boston; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross plays Boston University after Max Green ...

In North Macedonia, believers celebrate Epiphany by throwing the Holy Cross into the the water, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. The Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia ...