Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was “direct and prophetic” in its call for justice and... Read more
As Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday on April 16, the author of a new book on the legacy of... Read more
Pope Francis is praying for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and encouraging them not to be overcome by... Read more
The Vatican is moving ahead with plans to build the International Family Center in Nazareth, a complex that will include... Read more
Although some have worried Pope Francis’ creation of a group of cardinals to advise him means he is giving up... Read more
Catholic leaders offered prayers and sent words of peace to those affected by the explosions at the Boston Marathon, encouraging... Read more
Pope Francis made a phone call on the morning of April 16 to wish a happy 86th birthday to his... Read more
The young Catholic boy killed when a bomb exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon is being remembered... Read more
During his homily at a Mass with George Washington University students, Cardinal Wuerl expressed support for the campus' priest, who... Read more
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, state and federal lawmakers are offering assistance and support to the people... Read more
A priest who offered consolation to passers-by after the explosion at the Boston Marathon said that the event left him... Read more