Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

Some commentators on color claim that bluish purple became the color of penance in the Western Church (during Lent and Advent) because purple is a combination of blue and red. The blue reminds us ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Cardinals are getting ready to vote on who the next pope will be, but some have noticed that they seem to be wearing both ...

A belief that Jesus travelled to India and adopted Buddhist teachings and methods has been around since at least the 19th Century when scholars attempted to explain the similarities between Christiani ...