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Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of life of 100-year-old former U.S. president
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, has characterized the life of 100-year-old former... Read more
Pope Francis steers delicate course on women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
On Oct. 2, Pope Francis will open the second session of the Synod on Synodality, the last part of the... Read more
China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
A new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious... Read more
Theologian participating in Synod on Synodality heralds heterodox views
Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés argued in a recent document that “Christianity should never have become a religion.” Read more
Reconciliation on the rise? Catholics coming back to confession, poll suggests
In some corners of the country, the statistics were a welcome sign that the Church’s efforts are working. Read more
Friar and podcast host says St. Thérèse gave him confidence to become a priest
Father Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD, will help guide listeners through “Story of a Soul” in an upcoming podcast on St. Thérèse... Read more
Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC
The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more
North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters
Catholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants... Read more
Where abortion is on the ballot, Catholic bishops issue calls for action
To Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila as well as many other bishops, it is a matter of getting the word out... Read more
Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?
For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need... Read more
Pope Francis responds to critics of comments he made in Belgium about women
“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man:... Read more
As Lebanon faces increasing conflict, Christians stand firm against war
“No to war!” has become a rallying cry among Lebanon’s Christians, who have maintained this stance since clashes began to... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston breaks ground on affordable housing project
The archdiocesan Planning Office for Urban Affairs is partnering with St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in the state,... Read more
Archdiocese of Denver reacts to expulsion of 10 members of the Sodality of Christian Life
The Peruvian Episcopal Conference announced that on Sept. 25 Pope Francis ordered the Sodality of Christian Life to expel 10... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Belgian king who chose to abdicate rather than sign abortion law
The pope also expressed hope that the sainthood cause for King Baudouin, who ruled as King of the Belgians from... Read more
Pope Francis in Belgium: ‘Crisis of faith’ in the West requires a return to the Gospel
The pope addressed more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of... Read more
Nuclear engineer says latest research confirms first-century date of Shroud of Turin
“The Shroud of Turin is the second-most valuable possession of the human race next to the Bible itself,” nuclear engineer... Read more
