The idea of a virtual Eucharist may feel at odds with Catholic tradition, but it has deep roots in the church’s history.

In the early 20th century, "scruples" meant a neurotic fixation on sin. It seemed to mostly affect Roman Catholics.

Why did Pope Stephen VI go to such great lengths to destroy an enemy who was already dead?

Mother Superior Benedetta Carlini, a visionary nun of Renaissance Italy, was accused of heresy and “female sodomy.”

Scholars Carol K. Coburn and Martha Smith write that nuns were an important part of westward expansion—and in Colorado, nuns quickly learned how to use their gender to their advantage.

In 1588, Pope Sixtus V issued a papal bull officially classifying abortion, regardless of the stage of fetal development, as homicide.

Elizabeth Ann Seton is known today as the first American Roman Catholic saint. Her road to canonization was no easy path.

Has anything like the events depicted in The Young Pope ever happened before? The answer, you may be surprised to learn, is yes.

In 1998, Pope John Paul II made one of his most contentious canonizations, elevating a Jewish woman named Edith Stein to the status of saint.

Inaugurated in 2013, Pope Francis has been full of surprises and has redefined the papacy, including the ways in which he considers the power of art.