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What Pope Francis did when guards tried to stop these Chinese pilgrims
Pope Francis greeted and blessed a group of pilgrims from China who broke protocol and approached him during the Wednesday... Read more
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more
US exorcists: Demonic activity is on the rise
There is an alarming increase in demonic activity being reported by those who work in exorcism ministry, said the exorcist... Read more
Porn leaves men dissatisfied with real relationships, study finds
A recent analysis of 50 studies found that pornography was negatively associated with sexual and relational satisfaction among men. Read more
How Pope Francis' sincere humanity has shaped his pontificate
Rather than a weakness, Pope Francis' humanity – and his acknowledgment of it – has been a source of strength... Read more
Conversion is a journey of action, Pope says
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Tuesday’s homily not only to avoid evil, but to pursue good in concrete actions, likening... Read more
Aquinas College to downsize, shift focus to education
Aquinas College in Nashville announced last week that it will be restructuring to focus primarily on education degrees, and will... Read more
Is the death penalty a form of psychological torture? This author says yes
Recent “botched executions” resulting in painful deaths for inmates have stirred controversy over the use of the death penalty. But... Read more
New South Dakota law could protect religious adoption agencies
While religious adoption agencies have been shut down in various parts of the United States after facing pressure to place... Read more
Despite warnings, assisted suicide bill advances in Hawaii
Although critics said an assisted suicide bill would put vulnerable people at risk and change the nature of medicine, the... Read more
Fr. Stanley Rother, first US-born martyr, to be beatified in September
Father Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born martyr who served as a priest in Guatemala, will be beatified in Oklahoma City on... Read more
US congratulates Pope Francis on his 4th anniversary
On Monday, the anniversary of Pope Francis being elevated to the papacy, the United States offered its congratulations and wishes... Read more
My life isn't a tragedy – a Rwandan woman's incredible story of survival
She begged and scrounged for food in the forest; she drank water from a stream with dead bodies in it;... Read more
The Transfiguration prepares us for the Cross, Pope says at parish visit
In his brief homily at a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the beautiful faces of Jesus during the... Read more
The Cross is more than jewelry – it's a call to love, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a time to really contemplate the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us... Read more
Call for prayers, reform follow deadly fire at Guatemala girls' shelter
There is mourning in Guatemala after at least 35 girls perished in a fire at a state-run home for youth,... Read more
Divorce numbers rise among older Americans, fall among younger couples
The divorce rate has doubled for Americans over age 50, and tripled among Americans over 65, a new survey shows. Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake
As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more
He's back! Pope Francis returns to Rome grateful for spiritual retreat
After spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned... Read more
