Irish archbishop distances himself from U.S. cardinal’s same-sex remarks

The head of the Irish bishops' conference distanced himself from comments made by U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke concerning Irish voters who backed same-sex marriage.

Pope heads to Bosnia as ‘brother messenger of peace’

Pope Francis said he will dedicate his one-day visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina to encouraging a minority Catholic community in the faith, fostering ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and calling for peace and harmony after the devastations of war.

Fondos de CDA apoyan formación de la fe en las parroquias

En gran medida, la catequesis sistemática es la responsabilidad de las parroquias a través de sus programas de educación religiosa (RE) que enseñan la...

Fr. Patrick Geary (1929-2015) faithfully served fellow winter visitors

Fr. Patrick Geary, a priest from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, who in later years supported a Mesa parish’s ballooning winter population, died May...

Pope meets sick children and children of Italian inmates

Sometimes, Pope Francis said, the most important thing parents of a seriously ill child can do is to keep asking God, "Why?"

Failures are par for the course toward salvation, says Pope Francis

The road to salvation may be pitted with failures, but God uses them and overturns them to manifest his love for his people, said Pope Francis.

Misa en español disponible para los fieles en la televisión

La difusión del Evangelio y la trasmisión de Misas en español a través de los medios de comunicación es hoy día una herramienta muy...

Catholics pray at site of new state headquarters for Planned Parenthood

Some 150 Catholics stood praying the Rosary in front of the building that will soon house the new state headquarters for the state’s largest...

Priest tells Obama about Cuban exiles’ suffering, longing for freedom

The priest prayed an Our Father. The president lit a candle. And while gazing together at a revered image of Cuba's patroness, the priest reminded the president of the suffering of Cuba's people.

Crew team captures school’s first national title

Four junior rowers at Xavier College Preparatory captured their school's first national crew championship in Camden, New Jersey May 23.