The Catholic Church is truly universal since it unites so many diverse rites, whose members share a common faith. Latest news New ‘game changer’ health care bill would make health sharing ...

The church's cardinals will have to vote continuously for a new pope. With Pope Francis reported to be in a critical condition , the Catholic church ... a secretive voting ritual called a conclave.

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church." ...

The tomb of a perfectly preserved saint is set to be unsealed as part of an ancient Catholic ritual. Saint Teresa ... leading to the tradition of the Church paying respect to those who devoted ...

The Charles de Prevot painting “Mord Rytualny,” or “Ritual Murder,” will go on display Thursday at the cathedral in Sandomierz as the Catholic Church marks its international Day of Judaism.