Cardinal Kevin Farrell nervously adjusted the large cross hanging around his neck before he read out the words that jolted the world’s 1.4bn Catholics — and catapulted him into the spotlight. “Francis ...

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm, Germany. The highly ...

ANALYSIS: As the Church prepares to choose a new pope, the role of America’s cardinal-electors offers a glimpse into the ...

For over six decades, the names Asterix and Obelix have conjured images of indomitable spirit, potent magic potions, and ...

As the bespectacled, crimson-robed cleric led the procession bringing Pope Francis up the aisle of St Peter’s Basilica for one final time this week, many wondered how this 77-year-old, largely unknown ...

A 2,000-year-old Roman military sandal with traction nails has been unearthed in Germany, offering a rare glimpse into ...

Pope Francis' tomb assures a pageantry of pilgrims to his memory, as the scandal-battered Catholic Church seeks high ground ...

Bookmakers give the Dublin-born cardinal running the Vatican during the sede vacante period the the highest chance among the ...

ABINGDON AMERICAN LEGION POST 12 HOMECOMING BRUNCH —American Legion Post 12 is holding a Homecoming Brunch to welcome back all past members of the century-old post at the Washington County Moose Lodge ...

He joined the Legionaries of Christ and was ordained a priest in the early 80s. He has spent the majority of his adult life in the US. A well-established Irish-American, he served the Bishop of ...

Irish-born Kevin Farrell was entrusted by Pope Francis with running the Holy See and carrying out the rites and rituals that ...