25 years later, the Salvadoran Jesuits’ legacy lives on

The legacy of six murdered Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter lives on in El Salvador.

Little acts of love, kindness and faith add up to holiness, pope says

All Christians are called to holiness and to take even little steps each day to be more loving and more Christ-like, Pope Francis said.

Breaking down walls: Catholics and Protestants pray together

Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares remembers growing up in East Texas and hearing that the reason Catholic priests wore cassocks was to disguise their cloven...

Saints’ relics call Catholics to deeper prayer

Miracles, healings and a deeper appreciation for the intercession of the saints — that’s what’s expected at a Mesa parish that is now home to 65 first and second-class relics.

Vatican lifts ban on married priests for Eastern Catholics in diaspora

The Vatican has lifted its ban on the ordination of married men to the priesthood in Eastern Catholic churches outside their traditional territories, including in the United States, Canada and Australia.

Jesus invites all to take risk ‘of being more,’ says Chicago archbishop

At his installation as the ninth archbishop of Chicago Nov. 18, Archbishop Blase J.Cupich urged the congregation at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral to fearlessly share their faith recognizing that God calls them "to more" and "to greater things."

Pope visits Castel Gandolfo, blesses sculptures by Argentine artist

Pope Francis spent a Sunday afternoon at the papal villas in Castel Gandolfo, having lunch at the papal farm and blessing two new statues by an Argentine artist.

SVdP provides fresh produce to feed the hungry

Not every meal at St. Vincent de Paul’s five dining rooms comes from a nonperishable box or a can. More and more of them are fresh from the organization’s own garden.

Lebanese patriarchs urge countries to work for regional peace

Lebanon's Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops called for the international community to work toward achieving peace in Syria and Iraq and for putting an end to terrorist organizations.

Pope confirms he will visit Philadelphia in September

Pope Francis said he would attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in September, making it the first confirmed stop on what is expected to be a more extensive papal visit to North America.