Catholic writer Thomas Storck talks about the continuity of Pope Francis' criticisms of free markets with earlier Catholic social teaching.

Key U.S. bishops discuss the impact the young papacy of Pope Francis is having on their own ministries.

In annual speech to diplomats, Pope Francis speaks about the importance of respecting human dignity.

Pope Francis speaks about the importance of ecumenism to the pope's ministry.

Pope Francis spoke about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit during his weekly general audience Jan. 29.

Pope Francis spoke about the meaning of baptism at his weekly general audience Jan. 15.

Snow and freezing temperatures didn't deter pro-life activists during the Vigil for Life and the 41st March for Life

The president of the U.S.C.C.B. talks about why it's important for church leaders to work with the Obama Administration and Congress.

Pope greeted German and Czech pilgrims who donated the Vatican's Christmas tree.

Catholic News Service reviews the news that happened at the Vatican in 2013.