Attention on Churchill Downs is focused on the twin spires, mint juleps and all the pageantry surrounding the race. But beyond the turf and the winner’s circle, hundreds of people live and work with the horses on the racetrack’s backside.Read More

The pope told European heads-of-state he had a dream of a divisive Europe coming together to protect the rights of everyone, especially families and migrants.Read More

A German cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by “unauthorized people” in Rome.Read More

A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Julia Walsh will be offered May 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. She spent much of her 77 years of ministry in nursing.Read More

In the manner of Garry Marshall’s “Valentine’s Day” in 2010 and “New Year’s Eve” from the following year, there are six subplots, with more threads than a Tolstoy novel.Read More

“I see (the sports medicine program) adding value to our curriculum, while also adding some focus to what some of our kids want specifically,” said Christopher Ashby, principal of the upper school.Read More

Among those who walked that seminary trail for a time, some truly are dedicated laymen who serve the church and society in many, many ways over many, many yearsRead More

The Baltimore Catholic League inducted 12 into its Hall of Fame May 3 at the Turf Valley Country Club.Read More