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Pope Francis: Imitate Saint Junipero Serra, be trailblazers for Christ
Pope Francis made history Wednesday by performing the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil, of St. Junipero Serra. Read more
New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Everyone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations... Read more
Why Pope Francis is here, according to Bishop Robert Barron
Chatter over politics – and whether or not Pope Francis is a communist – has taken center stage since he... Read more
Immigrants enrich America and the Church, Pope affirms
In the longest speech of his trip so far, Pope Francis on Wednesday praised U.S. bishops for their commitment to... Read more
Pope Francis to Obama: Religious freedom is beyond price
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded U.S. president Barack Obama that religious freedom is one of America's most “precious possessions,” while lauding... Read more
En route to US, Pope Francis rejects 'left-leaning' accusations
On the papal flight from Cuba to Washington, D.C., where Pope Francis held the customary press conference with journalists on... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Cuba to US
Speaking to journalists aboard Tuesday's flight from Cuba to Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington, D.C., Pope Francis discussed his time... Read more
Previewing the Pope at the United Nations: a call to abandon no one
In his much anticipated speech at the United Nations headquarters on Friday, Pope Francis will likely call on the countries... Read more
Move over Donald Trump – Pope Francis' approval ratings are much higher
Pope Francis can look forward to a warm welcome in the United States this week, from both Catholic and non-Catholic... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
Are Pope Francis and the US bishops split? Don't believe the critics.
Ahead of the papal visit to the U.S., some critics have painted a narrative pitting Pope Francis against the “conservative”... Read more
Is this what Saint Rose of Lima looked like?
The face of the first saint of the New World may be better known than ever, thanks to a team... Read more
Exclusive: Swiss Catholic money targets African bishops ahead of synod
The Swiss Catholic Lenten Fund and a major U.S. foundation have helped fund an LGBT activist project intended to counter... Read more
In ecumenical move, Pope Francis establishes World Day of Prayer for Creation
Pope Francis has instituted a new day of prayer and celebration for the Church entitled the “World Day of Prayer... Read more
How Junipero Serra fought the death penalty for a California native
Blessed Junipero Serra’s love for the natives of California extended even to those who killed one of his friends and... Read more
How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a... Read more
Why the effort to make gay marriage sacramental won't work
Dissenting Catholic groups have called for gay marriage to be recognized as a sacrament, but Catholic theology has a clear... Read more
Pope: In Confession we encounter God's immense mercy
Delivering his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis said that while everyone feels shame before... Read more
A childhood friendship that shaped JPII's love for the Jewish community
Saint John Paul II's historic embrace of former chief rabbi of Rome Elio Toaff welcomes visitors to a new Vatican... Read more
LGBT grant-maker wants to win religious liberty fight within three years
A leader in LGBT grant-making has told business leaders that he wants to shut down the political fight for religious... Read more
