The apostolic nuncio to the United Nations again stressed the need for nuclear weapons disarmament on Monday, with the worldwide... Read more
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that while donating money to charity might make us feel good, seeing real poverty in... Read more
After 10 years of renovations the Memorial Sanctuary of Moses on Mount Nebo has reopened, highlighting the importance of sacred... Read more
When we find ourselves weary from the troubles of life, we can find inspiration in the heroism of one of... Read more
The decision to open a McDonald’s restaurant inside a Vatican property just around the corner from St. Peter’s Square has... Read more
Religious leaders in Ethiopia have joined together to plea for peace amid ongoing protests that have sometimes resulted in deadly... Read more
C. Matthew Hawkins stood frozen with fear as the update crackled through the police car radio: the suspect in question... Read more
In their forewords to a new book about the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis... Read more
Shortly after their bishop was named the new president of the Council of Catholic Episcopal Conferences in Europe, the Archdiocese... Read more
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized seven new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that prayer isn’t always a smooth path,... Read more
On Saturday, Pope Francis told grandparents that they are valuable and that their wisdom should be shared with the younger... Read more
After having to postpone the trip earlier this year, because of an over-full schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope... Read more
The Dutch government is set to legalize euthanasia for people who don’t want to live anymore but are not necessarily... Read more
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput did not enjoy his first and only encounter with two leaders of Catholics United. Read more
When the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, it immediately prompted concerns about freedom of conscience. Read more
Following a leaked email from prominent political actors about a possible “Catholic Spring” movement to plant “seeds of the revolution”... Read more
Friday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow to learn of the death of the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died... Read more
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help... Read more
Pope Francis has decided to send an initial contribution of $100,000 to Haiti to help with emergency recovery in the... Read more