Hot topics at the World Meeting of Families [VIDEO]

A Vatican news conference unveiled details about the upcoming World Meeting of Families June 25.

Pope: Protect the souls of children y niños! [VIDEO]

Pope Francis spoke about the need to protect children within the family during his weekly general audience June 24.

Definición de Conciencia: Quincena Por La Libertad Dia 3 [VIDEO]

Parte de un serie de reflexiones diarias con motivo de la Quincena por la Libertad – tiempo en que nuestro calendario litúrgico celebra a los mártires que fueron fieles ante a la represión de su fe.

Day 1: What is Religious Freedom? [VIDEO]

The first in a series of daily reflections from the Diocese of Phoenix marking the Fortnight for Freedom — a time when the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power.

Laudato Si [VIDEO]

The Vatican reports on the encyclical letter of the Holy Father Francis on care for our common home.

Historic number of Catholics to seek U.S. presidency in 2016

The 2016 U.S. presidential cycle will include a record number of Catholic candidates: four who have declared their candidacy and eight who have expressed an interest in running.

Franciscan explains ‘Laudato Si’ [VIDEO]

The head of the Franciscan order explains the title of Pope Francis' upcoming encyclical on ecology.

Pope Francis on the family as hospital [VIDEO]

Continuing his audience talks about family life, Pope Francis spoke June 10 about the obligation to care for the sick.

Cycling for priests [VIDEO]

Two priests and three seminarians cycle up the East Coast in hopes of raising awareness about religious vocations.

Climate encyclical expected to send strong moral message to the world

Pope Francis' upcoming encyclical on ecology and climate is expected to send a strong moral message -- one message that could make some readers uncomfortable, some observers say.