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What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India
On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more
Abortion linked to mental health problems down the road, study finds
Abortion during the late teen and early adult years raises a woman’s risk of mental health problems and may be... Read more
Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa
As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'
A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace
To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Key bishop: 'We don't know' if Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
As the situation in Yemen continues to worsen, Bishop Paul Hinder on Friday requested prayers for priests, for the Missionaries... Read more
Mother Teresa once made an incognito visit to a prison in Rome
Twenty-two years ago, Mother Teresa of Calcutta quietly visited the Regina Coeli prison in Rome, and now, just days before... Read more
Mother Teresa’s canonization portrait – and what the artist thought of her
The canonization portrait of Bl. Mother Teresa, a copy of which will hang from St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, is... Read more
Diocese of Lincoln sees strong turnout at first Sacred Music Clinic
The Diocese of Lincoln held its first “Sacred Music Clinic” Aug. 27 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on the campus... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: The human person is central to care for creation
As the Catholic and Orthodox worlds unite to celebrate a day of prayer for the care of creation, the Vatican’s... Read more
Soros money tried to exploit Pope's US visit to influence 2016 elections
Billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations sought to use Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. to influence the 2016 elections... Read more
In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow
Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that. Read more
Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy
On Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care... Read more
How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US
With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more
The US has resettled 10,000 Syrian refugees in the last year
As the Obama administration announced Monday that the U.S. had met its goal of accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees in fiscal... Read more
Openness to grace strengthens human reason, Pope reminds cardiologists
The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to... Read more
