The Pope will be moved from his chapel resting place this morning to a public viewing platform in St Peter's Basilica, where ...

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with scores of Catholics ...

A total of 18 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next Pope.Though there are 252 cardinals, only 135 cardinals have voting status and are eligible to vote for the next Pope when ...

The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their ...

Around the world, Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis. In South Africa, the faithful can come to pray for the ...

Pope Francis had a big heart for Africa and Africans. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment to Africa’s quest for peace, ...

The death of Pope Francis, 88, after a long illness prompted an outpouring of condolences from church and civic leaders ...

As the world grieves the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church finds itself at a defining crossroads with the ...

The Mint Museum Randolph’s African art galleries are open again after closing for an extensive, multi-year renovation. The ...

An ancient altar has been unearthed that is believed to have been used to sacrifice children in an abandoned 'city of the gods'. The archaeologist who led the discovery, Lorena Paiz, said the ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The painting and artistry is not what sticks out to archeologists at a newly discovered ancient altar in Guatemala. The likely ...

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture ...