From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

The earliest Christian community was an underground movement. The first pope, Peter, led from the shadows, not the throne.

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

A bell is also rung, part of the ritual introduced when Pope Benedict XVI was elected, which confirms the smoke is white and ...

Starting July 1, the Catholic churches that serve Rome and Lee Center will merge into a single parish. Church leaders said ...