The island’s UNESCO-recognized traditions aren’t preserved for visitors. They belong to the rhythm of the place, lit by ...

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the papal summer palace south of Rome. His visit is fueling speculation about whether he will use it ...

St. Benedict softball wants things to be different this season. The Lady Eagles crushed Brentwood Academy 9-1 and 11-2 on May 14 in the TSSAA Division II Class AA state quarterfinals, advancing to ...

Goldsmith Roberto Franchi, who was commissioned along his brother Claudio to make the gold Fisherman’s Ring worn by Pope ...

In 2013, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Bergoglio was elected to the papacy, selecting the pontifical name "Francis" after St. Francis ... a piece of gold jewelry worn by popes ...

Pope Francis succeeded Pope Benedict XVI as leader of the Catholic ... When, in 2013, the cardinals did make Bergoglio St. Peter’s 265th successor, he took the name “Francis” in honor ...

When, in 2013, the cardinals did make Bergoglio St ... and jewelry, distancing himself from the pomp and regalia of his predecessors. He immediately set about making much-needed structural and ...

Both teams scored once in the first three innings before St. Benedict’s (2-1) created space with five runs in the fifth inning. Union City (3-1) would attempt a rally with three runs in the ...

A College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University professor ... Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at [email protected].