Latest Catholic News
Cardinal says next Pope likely to be young
A cardinal from Chile who will be participating in the general meetings leading up to the conclave said that the... Read more
Atheist Nobel prize winner mourns Pope's retirement
An atheist Peruvian author has praised the spiritual and intellectual stature of Pope Benedict XVI and said that his departure... Read more
Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals
The cardinals and bishops who attended Pope Benedict XVI’s last big public appearance made sure to show him their love... Read more
Pope confident God will guide Church in days ahead
Pope Benedict XVI told the 150,000 people who came to his final general audience that he is filled with trust... Read more
Harvard debate stresses meaning, purpose of marriage
At the heart of the national debate on same-sex unions is a fundamental disagreement on the nature of marriage, said... Read more
Coalition of African-American Pastors joins March for Marriage
Civil Rights activist Reverend Bill Owens has joined with the National Organization for Marriage to promote and lead the March... Read more
Benedict's faith encyclical could appear in different form
Pope Benedict XVI's anticipated encyclical on faith will not be released before his resignation but it may appear in another... Read more
Vatileaks not at center of Pope's decision, priest states
An Irish theologian who is familiar with the life and thought of Pope Benedict XVI says his decision to resign... Read more
Young people across globe thank Pope in video
A group of young people from Madrid have posted a two-minute video online with international messages thanking Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Next Pope can still be 'Pontifex' on Twitter
The Vatican has dispelled claims that Pope Benedict XVI's “Pontifex” Twitter account will be shut down permanently, clarifying that it... Read more
Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe
Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and... Read more
Pope Benedict's new name revealed
The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called... Read more
Korean War chaplain slated to receive Medal of Honor
A former Kansas Congressman has indicated that Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun will be awarded the Congressional Medal of... Read more
Lawmakers demand account of Planned Parenthood funds
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have requested a report from the government on the use federal funds given... Read more
Patriarch urges protection for Iraq's fleeing Christians
Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, says greater security is needed for Christians in Iraq... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl thanks Pope for guidance and humble example
Pope Benedict’s eight years of service to the Church should leave the faithful filled with gratitude and renewed in both... Read more
Spanish bishop says Benedict is latest in line of holy Popes
Throughout the past century, God has blessed the Church with exceptional Popes, including Benedict XVI, said Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more
Pope Benedict allows earlier conclave, extends secrecy oath
Pope Benedict XVI has changed Church law allowing cardinals to vote earlier for the new Pope, provided that they are... Read more
Vatican sets dates for 2015 World Meeting of Families
The Holy See has announced the dates for the eighth World Meeting of Families, officially confirming that the event will... Read more
Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns, will not go to conclave
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien’s resignation, and the cardinal has announced he will not attend the... Read more
