and countless members of the Jewish people from Israel and around the world who chose to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem, the holy city. The highlights were the two traditional Priestly Blessing ...

During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex ...

When Pope Francis died Monday morning, the announcement surprised the world. Just one day before, the pope was giving the ...

Tens of thousands of people have gathered at Judaism’s holiest site in Jerusalem for the traditional priestly blessing prayer ...

The “Birkat Cohanim,” or Cohen’s blessing, is a ritual dating back to over 2,500 years ago when King Solomon’s Temple stood on the same site. The blessing is performed by Jewish men who can trace ...

He helped L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics feel more at home in their church. And that meant their families and friends also felt more at ...

Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional Priestly Blessing, a ...

Pope Francis, who as head of the Roman Catholic Church advocated for a greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and protection for ...

Some Maryland residents are reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis, including his push for inclusivity and his stance on the LGBTQ+ community.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered at the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional priestly blessing prayer. Vatican reports exchange of views ...