Prayer is source of strength in darkest times, pope says at audience

Christians can rest assured that in moments of trial, suffering or even sin, Jesus is interceding for them before God, Pope Francis said.

Ending limit on culturing human embryos called ‘affront’ to value of life

Lifting a long-standing prohibition on the ability of scientists to culture human embryos in the lab past 14 days shows "an utter disregard" for the value of human life and is "an affront to the sanctity of human life," said two Catholic members of Congress, Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind.

Ecumenical service remembers victims of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

Ahead of a May 30 ecumenical prayer service to recall the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Bishop David A. Konderla said it was important "to pause and reflect on how such an unspeakable horror could take place so that we can avoid any such evil in our own day."

Catholic chaplains minister to families at Arlington National Cemetery

"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."

Fears rise over China’s growing crackdown on Christian religious leaders

The recent arrest of a Vatican-approved bishop, priests and seminarians in north-central China came as a shocking development, if not surprising, as religious persecution in the communist-led country has continued to intensify under President Xi Jinping.

Bishop Olmsted ordains two seminarians to diaconate, final step before priesthood

Bishop Olmsted ordained two men to the transitional diaconate, the final step before being ordained to the priesthood next year.

Pope dedicates June prayers for soon-to-be newlyweds

While uncertainty in the world may deter young couples from taking the next big step in their relationships, the vocational call to marriage is a risk worth taking, Pope Francis said.

Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments

A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.

Holy Trinity a ‘marvelous mystery’ of love, unity, pope says

While intellectually difficult to understand, the mystery of the Holy Trinity is understood in one's heart as the revelation of God's love for all men and women, Pope Francis said.

Learn how to find victory in ‘losing,’ pope tells athletes

A real winner knows how to find victory even in losing, Pope Francis told a group of athletes.