The request is a clear indication that children, not the reputation of the church, will be the paramount concern at this meeting.

A prominent U.S. archbishop is asking the Vatican for answers about the status of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by his predecessor, who was forced to resign in 2015.

Organizers of an upcoming Vatican summit on sex abuse prevention are warning that the credibility of the Catholic Church is in jeopardy over the abuse scandal and are urging participants to meet with victims personally before coming to Rome.

In an instance of a new atmosphere of accommodation between the Vatican and the Chinese Communist authorities, the Vatican has announced that it has recognized two previously excommunicated bishops as heads of dioceses and the Chinese Communist authorities have not interfered with the Vatican's right to handle church affairs in China.

As today’s Gospel suggests, righteousness is no guarantee of a smooth life.

The very best television is like an Ignatian contemplation: It tells stories that offer us some kind of gift—an insight or encouragement for our lives.

Every encounter with Santa Claus is a chance to teach our kids about a deep love for Jesus.

These appointments are two important steps in the process of reform of the Vatican media.

We hope this helps all you last-minute shoppers. And, don’t worry: You can also use this list as a last-minute gift guide Feast of the Epiphany (we won’t tell).

No joke.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have said that they will offer full restitution in response to the embezzlement by two of their members in the school in which they worked.

In meeting a delegation from the International Commission against the Death Penalty on December 17, 2018, Pope Francis urged nations to work toward its abolition and defend the dignity of life.

The farm bill that passed both houses of Congress by wide margins doesn't have money in it to protect endangered species, but it did preserve one that had been on the threatened list: bipartisanship.

The action "is not intended to convey an indication or presumption of guilt," Archbishop Hebda said.

Maybe this week you could pray to Joseph and ask him to help you respond to the call of the young man whom he helped to raise.

Out of the welter of misfits, black sheep and skeletons in the closet God brings Jesus.

A singing God—what a delightful illustration of the divine presence among us.

“Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low.” Are you ready?

The act of planting a garden is the easier part: It’s the small daily acts of caring over the long haul that can be a challenge.

So what is it about these cheesy, mass-produced films that make them so irresistible?