In the Bible, Jesus never explains suffering, but he reaches out to those who are hurting, heals them and ultimately, on the cross, shares and redeems the suffering of all humanity, Pope Francis said.

The Pope urged the sisters to spend these days 'humbly listening to God and in courageous attention to the needs of others.' ...

We learn that “in front of” Jesus, there was a man suffering from dropsy (today called “edema”). We are not told if he is one ...

Local Christians can take up their cross -- literally -- during downtown The Way of the Cross devotional parade Good Friday, April 18. The 14th annual cross walk is a symbolic re-enactment of Jesus' ...

What can you say about suffering that makes it better? If “better” means an end to suffering, let’s be honest: nothing. Suffering, in the sense of adversity, is written into nature. Plants do not ...

"But we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (1 Corinthians 1:23). We repeat St. Paul's statement of faith at every Mass ...

Viral stories this week reported on a “new” study that points to scientific research confirming the Shroud of Turin, the purported burial cloth of Jesus Christ, does indeed date back 2,000 years, ...

On this Good Friday, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie remembered the suffering and passion of Jesus Christ. Their goal was to bring tranquility and hope to immigrants who are living in fear of ...