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Commentators Douthat and Faggioli to debate Pope Francis
Two commentators on Pope Francis, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Villanova University theology professor Massimo Faggioli, will debate... Read more
Dominican sisters help educate Iraqi children returning home
When Iraqi residents fled their homes during the Islamic State invasion, they left behind their houses, neighbors, and day-to-day lives. Read more
Pope taps Colombian bishop to oversee Sodalitium amid ongoing crisis
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Colombian Bishop Noel Antonio Londoño Buitrago C.Ss.R. has been appointed papal commissioner for the Sodalitium... Read more
Be intentional about silence during Mass, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion... Read more
Pope Francis gives 2,000 poor, prisoners a day at the circus
Tomorrow afternoon some 2,100 of Rome's poor and homeless population, refugees, prisoners and volunteers will head to the circus, courtesy... Read more
Pregnant women find family at California shelter
Raised by an alcoholic mother and without her birth father, Cordiella James found out she was pregnant while she was... Read more
The story behind an anti-Nazi priest and a Florida miracle
More people need to know about the Dutch priest Blessed Titus Brandsma and his heroic death in a Nazi concentration... Read more
Indiana latest state to consider assisted suicide
A bill to legalize assisted suicide in Indiana has come under fire by Catholic and pro-life groups shortly after it... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's liturgical schedule for January, February
Earlier this week the Vatican published Pope Francis’ liturgical schedule for the months of January and February, including his lineup... Read more
Vatican communications see new growth after rebranding
After the recent re-branding and consolidation of the Vatican's various media outlets, their social media platforms have now reached a... Read more
March for Life events planned across the US
Forty-five years after the Supreme Court ruling that mandated legal abortion nationwide, hundreds of thousands are expected to attend rallies... Read more
US bishops: End of protected status for Salvadorans is ‘heartbreaking’
The Department of Homeland Security announced today that it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 200,000 Salvadoran migrants,... Read more
Cardinal Pell accuser dies before sexual abuse trial begins
The legal case against Cardinal George Pell of Australia has taken an unexpected turn, after the death of Damian Dignan,... Read more
Fr. Mike Schmitz: Don't turn friendships into projects
Authentic Christian friendship requires intentionality and a willingness to be vulnerable, Fr. Mike Schmitz told attendees at a Catholic leadership... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships
In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the... Read more
National Migration Week spotlights journey of immigrants
The 2018 National Migration Week observed by the U.S. bishops’ conference will focus on the theme, “Many Journeys, One Family,”... Read more
Forgetting our baptism is to forget our identity, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke of the importance of remembering the day of our baptism, which he said is more... Read more
Pope baptizes 34 babies, says faith can't grow without love at home
Keeping with papal tradition, Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord by celebrating Mass in the... Read more
How can young adults change the world? Share the Gospel, FOCUS founder says
If young adults proclaim the Gospel with clarity and conviction, they can produce spiritual fruits that can reach billions of... Read more
Priest's hospital room mix-up allows dying woman to receive sacraments
Shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Fr. Gregorio Hidalgo went to a hospital to give Communion to a patient.... Read more
