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Pope Francis appealed to members of the Mafia during a prayer vigil with family members of innocent victims of Italian gangsters.

The lone clerical abuse victim on a new papal commission calls the move important for the church.

Supporters and opponents of the contraceptive mandate let their voices be heard outside of the U.S.Supreme Court in Washington March 25.

Pope Francis discussed the vocation to the priesthood during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 26.

Fr. Jim Gardiner, S.A., discusses the significance of the ashes used on Ash Wednesday.

A look at the Ash Wednesday liturgical services with Pope Francis.

Jesuit Father Peter McVerry helps lift up Ireland’s homeless and is receiving one of his country’s highest honors for it.

Pope Francis spoke about the importance of St. Joseph during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, March 19.

Church leaders see more than needs for food and shelter in the Philippines after November’s typhoon

Baltimore’s Beans & Bread Center is a Catholic-run organization charged with assisting the city’s homeless population.