On a chilly, cloudy morning in Rockland County, Rev. Steven Neier led a joyful yet solemn Easter Monday Mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.

His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

The death of Pope Francis, hours after greeting pilgrims at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, triggered memories of his visit to NYC in 2015.

Two U.S. archbishops are considered papabile, or frontrunners for pope. One of them is Boston's former archbishop Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley. Pope Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make ...

The current archdiocese of Boston, Archbishop Richard Henning, is also not currently able to vote at the conclave because he is not a cardinal. Henning is the current Archdiocese of Boston. Pope ...

PFF says the Saints should target Demetrius Knight on Day 2. He could be Demario Davis' successor or a Pete Werner replacement ...

ESPN reports the Saints are already making calls about trading up in this week's NFL draft. They might be anticipating a run on quarterbacks in Day 2.

Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders have grown into popular picks for New Orleans in mock drafts, but Pro Football Focus sees Mason Graham as the best fit for the Saints. The Saints need clear help in ...

Following Pope Francis' death, a conclave will commence. Does Louisiana have a Cardinal voting for the new Pope?

The time has arrived to announce the 2025 Providence Journal Winter All-State teams. No one covers more high school sports than The Providence Journal, which allowed us to see all of Rhode Island’s ...

The midway point is closer than you think. Here's how we ranked the state's best softball teams after the third week of the season.