With a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace ...

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

Clai Rice, associate professor at University of Louisiana-Lafayette, focuses some of his research on contemporary theories of ...

Set to turn 70 on September 14, the new pope has the potential to have a long and eventful pontificate. Here, see photos of ...

The bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the vehicle that looped slowly through the square.

There, she prayed on her knees before a painting of the Virgin Mary, beseeching God for the grace to enter the Carmelite ...

“Junkanoo is the major celebration of the year, and it's raucous with goatskin drums, cowbells, whistles and brass ...

Cell phone evidence supports the narrative that Adriana Blake left Davenport after helping start the fire that led to the discovery of the bodies of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith.

On my bucket list for several years was a visit to the visionary art environment known as Pasaquan. I can trace my interest ...

HGTV has released a list of bucket list-worthy sites and activities in all 50 states. Check out Louisiana's must-visit destination.

After three straight years of losing to their cross-town rivals, the Effingham softball team can call itself City Series champions. The Flaming Hearts won both games in the annual event. The third ...