Mary Farrow

Two dozen Catholic pages blocked from Facebook without explanation

In the last 24 hours more than twenty Catholic pages, some with millions of followers, have been blocked by Facebook for unknown reasons.

Kids in a time of climate change – what's a Catholic to do?

Travis Rieder and his wife Sadiye have one child.

Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates.

This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year

“Padre, they've come for you.”

You've got questions (about death)? The Church has answers.

In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200 million people - was wiped out due to what became known as the Black Death.

Cardinal DiNardo: To be active, we have to learn to be contemplative

Contemplation is the most active thing we can do if we want to work for the Lord, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said in his homily on July 4.

Bishop Barron: How to evangelize the 'nones'

The way we evangelize should grab the world by the shoulders and shake it out of its apathy, Bishop Robert Barron told a crowd of Catholic leaders Tuesday.

Archbishop Lori: What Doubting Thomas can teach us about freedom

An encounter with the Lord frees us from sin, and frees us for mission, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore at the closing Mass for the USCCB’s Fortnight for Freedom.

Man plows over 10 Commandments monument in Arkansas

When Moses smashed the stone tablets in Exodus 32, out of rage for the sins of his people, he used his bare hands.

'Texting suicide' case could impact assisted suicide legislation

A case about whether a troubled teenager convinced her depressed boyfriend to commit suicide through her words and text messages may have possible implications for physician-assisted suicide cases.

The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil's worst nightmare

If Jose Brochero doesn't sound like a Gaucho name, nothing does.

A doctor prescribed a procedure, but insurance offered death

Dr. T. Brian Callister chose to become a physician for the reason many choose to go into the medical field – to make a difference in people’s lives.

Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018

The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and Peru from January 18 to 21, 2018.

Why married priests won't really fix the shortage

In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States.  

Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice

Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning.

Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild

It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer sales that will help them rebuild.

The new celibacy? How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex

One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of parents' influence on their little girls. Here's the refrain:

Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)

What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards?

Oregon's advance directive bill is deceptive and deadly, critics warn

Can the Catholic Church help an addicted generation?

Young Americans are dying at a rate not seen since the Vietnam War.