John L. Allen Jr., the fastidious American journalist who demystified Vatican affairs for English speakers for decades, died ...

From the end of the 20th century until his death, Allen was essential reading for anyone who cared about the inner workings ...

Quietly and generously, John was also a mentor. He never wanted replicas of himself. He wanted better journalists -- and ...

John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See across ...

Allen passed away in Rome Jan. 22, at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife, Elise Ann Allen, Crux's senior Vatican ...

Pulling a sword from a stone sounds like a legend until $500 is offered as incentive. The challenge strips away fantasy and replaces it with reality. Grip, leverage, and timing matter more than ...

The wool of the blessed lambs will be used to make pallia, narrow white vestments worn by metropolitan archbishops.