Paraolympians Stefanie Reid and Brent Lakatos took part in a 100 meter race for faith at the Vatican, October 20.

Looking for signs of hope after Detroit files the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy

The Vatican Film Library is home to some unique cinematic treasures.

Paul Gibson talks about the help he received from the Capuchins and their "On the Rise Bakery" in Detroit.

Stories of men who have chosen to join the Society of Jesus, including America's editor at large James Martin, S.J.

Sacred Heart parish in Washington, D.C., holds Mass in four different languages in a time of growing multicultural church communities.

Beards may be in vogue in Boston now, but the Franciscans have been embracing the look for hundreds of years.

Catholic leaders say the U.S. government shutdown is hurting the most vulnerable.

Immigration reform appears to have gotten lost in the shuffle of Washington stalemates.

Addressing a conference on Oct. 12, Pope Francis outlined two dangers to the vocation of women.

Pope Francis talks about the need for a proper understanding of St. Francis of Assisi.

Pope Francis discussed the meaning of the church's catholicity at his general audience, October 9.

Officials at the Blessed John Paul II Shrine in Washington are preparing for the canonizations of two late popes.

In Assisi, Pope Francis greets children with disabilities, says they bear the wounds of Christ.

Immigration reform advocates made their voices heard in Washington this week.

Catholic college students reflect on the significance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

CNS visits the Vatican farm in Castel Gandolfo and gets an inside look at the popes' bee-keeping operation.

Samantha is among the millions in the U.S. living in poverty. She relies on the aid of a home run by Catholic Charities.

Catholic scholar Maryann Cusimano Love says prayer is a productive way of minimizing or avoiding violence and war.

Pope Francis discussed the spirit of true charity while visiting the Italian island of Sardinia, September 22.