The pope has called his Feb. 3-5 visit to Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a “pilgrimage of peace.” Read more
“Thank you, because you are a lung that helps the universal Church breathe!” Pope Francis said at his final meeting... Read more
Civic leaders, friends, and members of Cardinal George Pell’s family remembered the Australian cardinal’s dedication to the Church. Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo exports 70% of the world's cobalt, a once-obscure element now in great demand because it’s... Read more
The letter states that companies must “keep apprised not only of federal law but also of the laws of the... Read more
The attack occurred at the Church of the Flagellation located on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, the route that Christ... Read more
“I want to share with you my anger, my frustration over this terrible law that was just signed by the... Read more
Pope Francis’ message was read at the beginning of a Mass for consecrated men and women in Rome’s St. Mary... Read more
Faith leaders from across the world gathered in Washington, D.C., at the International Religious Freedom Summit this week. Read more
Speaking in Our Lady of Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa on Feb. 2, the pope encouraged priests and religious to continue... Read more
At a Vatican retreat in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of President Salva Kiir — and those of his... Read more
Twelve students from Our Lady of the Rosary School in Greenville, South Carolina, visited the Air and Space Museum after... Read more
Pope Francis interacted with an enthusiastic crowd of about 65,000 young people and adults, some of whom traveled days to... Read more
President Biden asserted this week that neither the pope nor all Catholic bishops oppose public funding for abortion in the... Read more
“I can openly say that nothing I gained before compares to what God has given me in this ministry,” said... Read more
HHS announced a proposed rule that would leave in place the current exemption for religious employers but take away the... Read more
The pope praised the work being done to assist those in poverty and emphasized the importance of Christian charity as... Read more
In the 20-minute video Father Georges Lemaitre, considered the father of the Big Bang theory, explains what the origin of... Read more
The father of seven said he opened the door of his house to a team of FBI agents pointing M-16s... Read more
The moving encounter with the pope provided a potent reminder of the horrors taking place in eastern Congo. Read more