This type of visual can, at best, make conceptualizing the reality of Jesus’ ministry very hard and, at worst, make the ...

The twelve apostles, the chosen followers of Jesus Christ, went throughout the ancient world preaching, spreading ...

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Who was Simon, the fisherman from Galilee who became Peter, Christ's favored disciple, whose tomb was traced by an ...

On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can't just know about our faith, but we must live our faith, with Jesus as the center of our hearts and lives. "The ...

This Lent, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin is focusing on the life and faith of Peter, one of Christ’s most famous disciples. Peter was both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, ...

In two key passages of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus leaves his Church with two great gifts. The first (Matthew 16:19) is addressed to St. Peter: I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and ...

Parishioners of the Holy Apostles Parish have received an early Christmas present from the Vatican with news that the church ...

COMMENTARY: As conversions climb amid cultural uncertainty, St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, reminds believers that ...

Author David Shishkoff (left) in Capernaum with Shahar Isaac (center), who plays Jesus' disciple Simon Peter in the ...