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Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.

Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, was the first Latin American pontiff. He often charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change during his 12-year papacy.

Ramadan is a holy month when Muslim people practice daily fasts, additional prayers and time with the community. LPM News has a map of community offerings for 2025.

The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.

Should patient spirituality be considered as a determinant of health? Some public health experts say yes.

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.

A new kind of spiritual adviser is rising among clergy trained in handling grief and other difficult emotions.

This year’s Southern Baptist Convention highlighted two controversial topics within the church: the condemnation of IVF and a narrowly failed ban on women pastors. But reforms to address clergy sex abuse stagnate.

The vote to oppose IVF for the first time worries some of a growing push among conservative groups to expand restrictions on reproductive choice.

U.S. Catholic Bishops convening for a two-day meeting in Louisville approved a new, multifaceted program of outreach to Native American Catholics.