Mainstream Christianity’s attitudes about sex have always been complicated—and its institutions might even be able to evolve.

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

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Recap our coverage as Pope Francis's funeral arrangements are discussed in the Vatican with world leaders set to attend.

Clement IX, born Giulio Rospigliosi, is the most recent pope to be buried at St. Mary Major, having been laid to rest there ...

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“Orthodox change nothing,” Father Sava adds. “The faith that was delivered to the saints,” Martin agrees. We pause before a striking painting of the Virgin Mary surrounded by a duel of light and dark ...