Even in the midst of constant bombing, Jesuit and Salesian priests remain in war-torn Aleppo, Syria, trying to create a sense of normalcy for those unable to leave.
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Use wealth, power for common good, not to exploit others, pope says
Wealth and power are meant to serve the poor and the well-being of everyone, not to selfishly exploit others, Pope Francis said.
Why the archbishop is my screen saver
I like this picture because it says so much about the kind of person he is. And I have it as my screen saver because it reminds me daily to be like him — to notice that person on the peripheral who needs my attention.
EWTN says foundress Mother Angelica remains in ‘delicate’ condition
In an early morning tweet Feb. 22, the Eternal Word Television Network said its founder, Mother Angelica, remains in a "delicate" condition.
Plan to close detention center leaves unanswered questions for advocates
As President Barack Obama offered a long-awaited plan to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, organizations advocating for the closure welcomed the news and called for an end of the policy of holding remaining...
Catholic archbishop, Orthodox leader see significance in Havana meeting
The U.S. archbishop who is co-chair of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation and an archdeacon who helps lead Orthodox ecumenical efforts in the United States watched with interest as Pope Francis and...
Catholics on Guam recall highlights, excitement of pope’s visit in 1981
It was a time many people on Guam will never forget. How often does a man destined to become a saint set foot on a tiny tropical island?
Pope: Being Christian is doing God’s will, not just talking the talk
For a Christian, talk is cheap; the faith requires concretely doing God's will and serving the least as well as those around you, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass.
Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church consoled by pope’s words
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said he was consoled by Pope Francis' words of understanding and tenderness after he expressed the disappointment of Ukrainians with a joint declaration signed by the pope and the Russian...
Every Saturday, the Mercy Bus brings lapsed Catholics to confession
A diocese in England is using a double-decker bus as a venue for priests to hear the confessions of people who have stopped going to church.