While most of the world's Christians began their observance of Lent this year on Feb. 14, 2024, those whose denominations follow the Julian calendar will observe their first day of Lent on March 18, ...

Unknown to most, but a leading figure in Vatican diplomacy, Dominique Mamberti is the Cardinal Protodeacon will soon have the task of shouting "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: habemus Papam!" — I ...

THE WILKES-BARRE area has been my home for many years. A Midwesterner by birth, I also have lived in Europe and then northern Minnesota. My wife and I came here for a number of reasons, including the ...