There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

Thomas refused to believe that the resurrected Jesus had appeared to the ten other apostles because of his absence from the first appearance of the Risen ...

Demeter was one of the twelve Olympian gods believed by the ancient Greeks to rule over the cosmos. She was the sister of Zeus and patron goddess of agriculture. She was commonly depicted wearing a ...

The Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...

Five days after his death, the funeral of Pope Francis took place Saturday, April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square. About 50 ...

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza ...

In ancient Greece, education wasn’t limited to the mind — it included the body as well. Physical fitness and scholarly pursuits went hand-in-hand, a principle reflected in the number of ...

MANILA, Philippines — Widely known as “The People’s Pope,” Pope Francis captured the hearts of millions through his selflessness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to social justice. The first ...

Advocating for migrants was one of Pope Francis' top priorities. His papacy saw a refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, ...

Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex ...

In this handout image provided by Greek Prime Minister's Office ... But the pope did more than call attention to the issue.