How the Easter bunny and colorful eggs originated from ancient spring traditions
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but some aspects of the holiday are linked to other religions.
Pope Francis Easter message: Pray for 'trust among individuals, peoples and nations'
The crowd swelled to some 100,00 for the pontiff's speech from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Good Friday in Milwaukee, parishioners mark crucifixion
Christians in downtown Milwaukee marked Good Friday with a noon service at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Palm Sunday: Rebounding Pope Francis presides leads Mass in Vatican Square
The pope's voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital: 'Still alive,' he jokes
Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.
Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.
Antisemitic incidents in the US reach highest level ever recorded, ADL finds
According to the Anti-Defamation League, this was the highest number of antisemitic incidents reported since the league began tracking such incidents in 1979.
Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
St. Patrick's Day 2023: Milwaukee archbishop says you can eat meat
Archbishop Jerome Listecki has granted a dispensation for March 17, 2023 which lifts the obligation of abstinence from meat on Fridays during Lent.
Popeyes brings back seafood classics for Lent observers
The fast-food chain will bring back the Flounder Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Tackle Box for a limited time.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Church purse thief: Shorewood, Whitefish Bay police seek man
Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing purses during church services in Shorewood and Whitefish Bay.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Milwaukee Archbishop Listecki remembers Pope Benedict
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was remembered in Milwaukee Sunday.