The Archdiocese of Boston joins all people of good will in expressing deep sorrow following the senseless acts of violence perpetrated at the Boston Marathon today nbsp Our prayers and concern are with so many who experienced the trauma of these acts most especially the loved ones of those who li

Why are gays and lesbians more quickly suspected of sinful behavior?

Fifty-five years ago this spring “a masterpiece was unveiled in our editorial office.”

The new world has sent a Jesuit back to the old world to lead its new evangelization.

Cheers of “Francesco! Francesco! Francesco!” resounded throughout the square.

Good day from Rome on the sixth day of the pontificate of Pope Francis Nearly 200 000 Catholic pilgrims gathered under a brilliant blue sky in St Peter 39 s Square this morning to witness the installation of the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio S J as the 266th successor of Saint Peter marking the

ROME VIS - The main part of the press conference at the Vatican today was dedicated to how the Mass inaugurating the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome will be celebrated ldquo The correct term for the ceremony rdquo Fr Lombardi clarified ldquo is not enthronement but inauguration As s

Good day from Rome on the fifth day of the pontificate of Pope Francis Crews are hard at work in Saint Peter rsquo s Square readying the place for what is expected to be the biggest papal installation ceremony in history Italian newspapers say that a million people might turn up for the event tom

Good day from Rome during the first weekend of the pontificate of Pope Francis The city is even more maddeningly difficult to navigate today In addition to the thousands who rsquo ve turned out to see Pope Francis preside over his first angelus many thousands more are taking part in the Rome mara

Good day from Rome on the second day of the pontificate of Pope Francis Style is substance in these first hours of Francis rsquo reign the talk here is about all things sartorial What is he wearing What is he not wearing As The New York Times reported yesterday Pope Francis asked the cardinal