The silence in the room is interrupted by knocks on the wooden door and piped music. Everyone in the room stands up. The doors open and three elderly men clad in black suites, bowties and white gloves ...

This 1851 vintage illustration depicts a large group of Freemasons gathering for a celebration. (Image courtesy of iStock) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics are still forbidden from joining Masonic ...

In a new declaration published by the Vatican, the Catholic Church is reaffirming its opposition to one of its ancient enemies. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a document last week ...

It’s a well-known fact in the police, says Garry Rogers, that Masonic influence is rife in criminal investigation departments. “It’s so widespread,” claims the former Greater Manchester Police ...

As one of the world's most famous secret societies, the Freemasons have built something of a reputation for keeping the inner workings of their organization under wraps. In the wake of the coronavirus ...

Freemasonry has long had a relationship to the politics of both left and right. Bourgeois revolutionaries in France and America and modern mainstream politicians have all been members, as were some ...

Tenby Lodge of Freemasons donates to Paul Sartori Foundation, National Autistic Society Pembrokeshire, and Tenby Friendship Club, supporting ...

Amherst’s Freemason temple opened its doors to the public for the first time in 15 years during a statewide open house event April 22. The temple, located at 399 Franklin Ave., in Amherst, has been in ...

John Mark is a 50-year-old Kenyan who comes from a family of Masons. His father, a senior Mason introduced him to the society. In his family, Mark's brother and brother-in-law are also Masons. By the ...