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Wounded veterans seek healing and peace in the waters of Lourdes
American veterans in search of healing attended a recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, through the Archdiocese for Military Services and the... Read more
Dolan: Pope’s reported remarks to gay man, while ‘beautiful,’ could require clarification
The Archbishop of New York said Tuesday that while some recent comments about homosexuality attributed to Pope Francis are “orthodox... Read more
Does God make people gay? A theologian responds
Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: It's time for a vote on DACA legislation
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles is asking Catholics in the archdiocese to contact their representatives urging a vote on... Read more
Take Mary into your home, LA archbishop says on new Marian feast
The Archbishop of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to love the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother during a Mass commemorating... Read more
Australian court finds Archbishop Wilson guilty of concealing abuse
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson has been found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse disclosed to him... Read more
A hospice that hurried death? Texas courts to weigh criminal charges
In a legal case that includes allegations of death-hastening drug use and falsified do-not-resuscitate orders, a former hospice executive has... Read more
Mobile Mercy Shelter celebrates its first anniversary
A Catholic “Mobile Mercy Shelter” celebrated its first anniversary in service to the poor and homeless in the city of... Read more
How can the US Church reach young adults? By building relationships
The question of how the U.S. Church can better reach young adults who are not actively engaged in their faith... Read more
125,000 additional Irish register to vote on abortion referendum
In advance of an upcoming Irish referendum on abortion legal, more than 100,000 people in the country have registered to... Read more
Analysis: With new appointments, Pope Francis puts his mark on the College of Cardinals
Pope Francis’ fifth consistory marks an important shift within the College of Cardinals: it is the first time in the... Read more
Chilean bishop suspends 12 priests, apologizes for not acting sooner
Over the weekend, Chilean Bishop Alejandro Goić Karmelić suspended several priests after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against them.... Read more
Pope on Pentecost: The power of the Holy Spirit changes hearts
Though people may promise to change things, it is the third person of the Holy Trinity that creates real change... Read more
Pope announces June 29 consistory to create 14 new cardinals
There will be a consistory June 29 to create 14 new cardinals, each of whom express the “universality” of the... Read more
How US churches are celebrating Mary, Mother of the Church
May 21 will mark the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, added to the Roman calendar this year by... Read more
Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI to be canonized October 14
Following a meeting between the Council of Cardinals and Pope Francis Saturday, the Vatican announced that Bl. Pope Paul VI... Read more
Title X restrictions on Planned Parenthood a 'major victory'
Pro-life advocates lauded a federal government proposal that aims to remove Title X funding from programs and facilities that promote... Read more
How Meghan Markle's Catholic school is celebrating the Royal Wedding
Flash mobs, sparkling lemonade, and video toasts to the happy couple are just some of the ways that a Catholic... Read more
Church leaders offer prayers after school shooting near Houston
Church leaders voiced their closeness to victims of a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas on Friday, calling Catholics to... Read more
UK bishop says rejection of assisted suicide in Guernsey is an answer to prayer
After debate this week, the Guernsey legislature has moved to reject a proposed legalization of physician assisted suicide on the... Read more
