After the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005, hundreds flocked to St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha to pay their respects."It's kind of like closure. I guess like going to a funeral for a family member.

Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican since ...

In 1979, John Paul II was already planning his first trip as pope to the United States when he received a two-page handwritten letter from Iowa farmer Joe Hays inviting him to visit America’s ...

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Pope John Paul II defeated French Settlement, 2-0 in the District 9-2A tournament championship game Friday night. These highlights were featured on WGNO’s Friday Night ...

Bishop John Sherrington has been named the new Roman ... Archbishop McMahon submitted his resignation to the Pope last summer having reached the age of 75, when bishops conventionally retire.

Reflecting on Pope John Paul II’s final moments two decades ago, Cardinal Pietro Parolin recalled the powerful images of the Pope embracing the cross during the Via Crucis, his silent Easter Sunday ...

News of the demise of Pope John Paul II plunged the Holy Land into grief with black flags in the traditional birthplace of Christ expected to usher in an official mourning period. Bells tolled at ...

Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Pope John Paul II Day: “Today, Catholics and Canadians of many faiths remember a ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis’ convalescence has revived memories of the painful end of John Paul II’s life, highlighting the need to balance protecting his fragile health with keeping him in ...

The new documentary '21.37', directed by Mariusz Pilis, is set to capture hearts when it premieres in theaters starting April 2nd. This poignant film delves into the profound impact of Pope John Paul ...

In 1992, a New York jury convicted mob boss John Gotti in five killings, racketeering and other charges. Gotti died in prison in 2002. In 2007 the University of Florida repeated as NCAA Division I ...