Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Thomas P. Melady, who served in several diplomatic posts and continued to play a role as "citizen-scholar" long past the age when most people would have retired, died on Jan. 6. He was 86.Melady died at his Washington home of a brain tumor, which docto

Both sides in conflict must forgive, forget

Catholic agencies' keep services going in nasty weather

New rules to promote greater appreciation of religious orders' distinctive missions.

Some parents are voicing concerns about how children may be affected by easy access to pot.

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz seeks a break from fines over compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei are among the key political experts invited by the Vatican for a one-day meeting aimed at promoting a cease-fire in Syria, the protection of Christians there and a transitional and unified government.The Va

Report claims women's reproductive health limited by Catholic hospitals.

Bishops press for a budget that does not adversely affect poor people.

The snowstorms and torrential rain that battered the Mideast in mid-December threatened to make this Christmas season an especially difficult one for Christians in Gaza.Matthew McGarry, Catholic Relief Services' country representative, described the situation as "quite bad.""There