In ancient Greece distance was measured by ‘bematists,’ or people specially trained to measure distances by counting steps.

Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...

The 12th century abbess, scientist and composer inspires new interpretations of her music, and new works, on an album spotlighting soprano Barbara Hannigan.

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said ...

Ignored by the medical establishment, Bernstein went to medical school in his mid-40s to gain credibility.

Conceptual problems, ideology clashes and xenophobia prevented the concept of zero from catching on for a long time. Today ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, the ...

Francis brought Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 to serve as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations from around the world, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church.