Roman Catholic Church

Papal Conclave 2013 Day One: Live Streaming of Sistine Chapel Deliberations (Live Blog)

The conclave to elect a new Pope as head of the Catholic Church is underway at Vatican City. Over 1.2 billion of the faithful are now awaiting to hear the decision of the 115 cardinals who will cast their ballots during deliberations at the Sistine Chapel.

Angry Priest Burns A Photo Of Former Pope Benedict XVI Alleging That He 'Abandoned' The Church

Although millions of people around the globe cheered when Benedict XVI resigned from his position as the pope last week, one angry Catholic priest expressed his outrage over Benedict's decision to step down from leadership by burning his picture during Sunday mass.

What Is Ash Wednesday? What Is the Holiday and What Does it Mean for Christians?

Today, Christians all over the world observe Ash Wednesday which is the first day of Lent, a period of fasting, prayer and repentance based on the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the desert. The season of Lent ends on Easter.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns, Becomes The First To Resign in 600 Years; A Look at Past Popes

Pope Benedict XVI shocked the entire world today after announcing that he was resigning as head of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope is the first to resign since Pope Gregory XII resigned almost 600 years in 1415.