Vatican: Pope didn’t change church teaching in call to Argentine woman

Reports that Pope Francis told an Argentine woman civilly married to a divorced man that she can receive Communion "cannot be confirmed as reliable," said Jesuit Father Federico, the Vatican spokesman.

Watch the Holy Mass and Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II

Can't make it to Rome for the canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II? You've got options.

Truly ‘top chef’: Gospel shows Jesus knew how to cook, theologian says

When Christians pray, "Give us this day our daily bread," it is a genuine plea reflecting their needs -- needs that Jesus took seriously, even to the point of cooking for his disciples, says Father Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi, an Italian theologian.

Verde Villas housing welcomes low-income families, veterans

Verde Villas On Thomas is a collaboration of Catholic Charities, Maricopa County, Foundation for Senior Living and the City of Phoenix to provide a permanent supportive housing community to needy families and individuals.

Sainthood Now! Catholics rejoice in upcoming canonizations, recall encounters with future saints

When Pope Francis canonizes Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II this month, the eyes of the world will turn toward Rome. Some of them will fill with tears of joy.

Homeless San Francisco man among thousands joining Church through RCIA

A homeless San Francisco man was among the thousands of Americans who joined the Catholic Church over the Easter weekend through their participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Villa Fatima breaks ground on new Alzheimer’s facility

A Tucson man has launched a corporation that will establish a network of skilled nursing facilities to care for Alzheimer’s patients.

Good Friday rosary at Planned Parenthood offers prayers, support for pregnant women

Carrying rosaries, pushing babies in strollers and bearing images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gathered in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic in a Glendale neighborhood Good Friday.

Portraying Jesus in death inspires youth to imitate His life

Praying the Stations of the Cross while acting it out for others has brought many teenagers at St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix closer to Christ. That’s especially true for the two young men who shared the role of Jesus this year.

U-Mary President to preach ‘Tre Ore’ in America’s iconic Cathedral

University of Mary President Msgr. James Shea will preach the Tre Ore service on Good Friday at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York.