To conclude the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis will hold celebrations for the imprisoned and people experiencing homelessness.
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Most Americans like Catholic sisters—they just don’t know much about them.
New “Sister To All” campaign aims to raise public awareness about women religious
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Allegations of abuse will be sent to attorney general, Providence diocese says
Bishop Tobin said the agreement with the attorney general’s office comes after “many months, even years, of reflection and discussion.”
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How an encounter with Mother Teresa changed this missionary’s life
A converted Christian from Japan remembers a moving encounter with Mother Teresa
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Attacks on a Christian neighborhood in Pakistan killed 12 and wounded 54 others.
Christians are a tiny minority in this majority Muslim nation.
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Pope Francis’ fall schedule is full of chances for ecumenical dialogue
Divided Christians are finding more opportunities to pray together and engage in joint work to help the poor and needy.
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What’s the role of men in pro-life outreach? Here’s one example
How these Franciscans are helping men understand their role in pro-life outreach
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Pope Francis calls for a new work of mercy: care for the environment
Francis made the ambitious proposal in a message to mark the church’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
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Meet the Catholic missionaries who chose to stay in South Sudan, despite violence
“We stayed because we are committed to the ordinary people who are suffering so much.”
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Pope Francis declined a direct Vatican role in choosing judges for Columbia’s peace tribunal
Pope Francis declined to help choose the judges, but “reiterates his support for the goal of attaining the peace and reconciliation.”