The ‘Father of Lies’ must be opposed, cathedral rector tells faithful

"Tonight gives us the opportunity to say we will not tolerate this kind of evil, we will no longer take attacks on our faith sitting down," Fr. Lankeit said.

Hundreds turn out to oppose ‘black mass,’ pray for cancelation

Hundreds of Catholics braved storm warnings to attend a holy hour July 25 in hopes that a “black mass” to be held Sept. 21 in Oklahoma City might be cancelled.

Campaign against human trafficking must focus on victims, speakers say

A digital video conference with priests and religious, ambassadors accredited to the Holy See and journalists on the eve of the first U.N. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons fostered a discussion on the issue and efforts to combat this "crime against humanity."

CATHOLICS MATTER: Carolyn Diercksmeier — Woman’s uncommon life story focused on mercy, service to...

She attended daily Mass all through grade school and high school and entered the religious life at 18. For years, she enjoyed teaching math to junior high students. As time went on, however, she found herself enveloped in deep depression, a sorrow she couldn’t shake.

Let me call you ‘brother’: Pope takes ecumenism one step at a time

The only name Pope Francis wants divided Christians to call each other is "brother" or "sister."

Ohio order’s straw-bale house shows off energy-efficiency in design

One Ohio religious order is hoping its energy-efficient straw-bale house will sprout ideas in the minds of visitors to reduce fossil fuel consumption and even invest in renewable forms of energy for heating and cooling their homes.

‘Pounding the pavement’ takes on new meaning for homeless job seekers

St. Joseph the Worker’s Mobile Success Unit is bringing a transportable computer lab, job data bank, clothing closet, hygiene supplies and other materials to job seeking clients at shelters giving new meaning to job searchers wanting to "pound the pavement."

Pope Francis reveals top 10 secrets to happiness

Pope Francis' Top 10 tips for bringing greater joy to one's life include slowing down, being generous and fighting for peace.

Brown, Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries CEO, steps down

For nearly 25 years, Gary Brown cared for families during their time of greatest sorrow: the loss of a loved one. He recently ended his tenure as president and chief executive.

Bishops: To end border crisis, address issues forcing people to flee

To end the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, the United States must address the flow of illegal drugs and arms and the harmful economic policies forcing children and families to leave Central America for the U.S., said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace.