St. John Paul II’s birthday is May 18; he was born on this day in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. When he was elected to the papacy ...

Pope John Paul II traveled the world with a silver pastoral staff topped with a dramatic, abstract crucifix crafted by the 20th-century artist Lello Scorzelli.

Maybe not as much with Pope John Paul the Second, who was very much focused on solidarity and opening up the Iron Curtain, specifically in his native Poland. But, yes, it may be a footnote ...

On the Sunday before the conclave begins, a good many cardinals will visit their “titular churches” in Rome. This Sunday they will have a Gospel text that should inspire their preaching as ...

No. 3-seeded Pope John Paul II outhit No. 2-seeded University High on Thursday night, but the Cubs still find themselves one win away from their second straight berth in the state finals.

VATICAN CITY – Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek ... three and eight ballots to find a pope. John Paul I — the pope who reigned for 33 days ...

Howard and a stout defensive effort against visiting Pope John Paul II helped the Knights continue ... it’s personal achievements come second to team achievements,” Howard said.