Twenty-first-century readers may lift an eyebrow when they learn that Hilary, a married man with a daughter, was acclaimed bishop of Poitiers, France, in 353.
Pope Francis has extended the ability to forgive the sin of abortion to all priests, and made permanent changes to the annulment process. We break down how these two issues will affect the Church.
The inspiration behind Geoffrey Chaucer’s epic medieval poem “Canterbury Tales” was Becket’s martyrdom, a horrific incident that turned Canterbury Cathedral into one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Europe.
The impact of the Chancellor's office, Deacon Copeland says, is turned outward across the whole Diocese. “Certainly the purpose of the chancery is not to serve itself, but to serve the entire Diocese."
While Catholics have been observing Lent for thousands of years, it's only in the 21st century that we've gained access to the vast wealth of information and convenience that smartphones provide.