The U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe priest shortage. So it's noteworthy that the Diocese of Arlington, ...

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests in a joyful Mass at its cathedral.

The future of the St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral is brighter than ever as parish fundraising for renovations breaks ...

MERCER COUNTY — People said, “It was tough to watch” when the steeple of a historic Catholic church collapsed from a fire Thursday. Crews were called to the fire at St. John the Baptist ...

MERCER COUNTY — A large fire destroyed a historic church that was beloved by the community. >>PHOTOS: Smoke, flames pour from large fire at local Catholic church Crews were called to the fire at ...

Washington state Senator Noel Frame has rejected the Catholic Church's claim that it would have to excommunicate priests who comply with her new child abuse reporting law.. During an interview ...

The Catholic Church said priests will be excommunicated if they follow a new Washington state law requiring clergy to report confessions about child abuse to law enforcement.

The Catholic Church has vowed to excommunicate any priest who follows a new Washington state law requiring clergy to report information about child abuse to law enforcement -- even if given in the ...

But the 23 Eastern Catholic churches, with their own rites and traditions, are "here to stay -- to be encountered, dialogued (with) and appreciated," said Murzaku, who holds a research doctorate from ...

Church-state relations. The Vatican's political influence is often underestimated. The Roman Catholic church is the only religious body that is, at the same time, a sovereign political state ...

Instead, the Catholic Church focuses on voter education and “moral suasion” during elections. “The church is also a partner of PPCRV (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting).

Over the past 50 years or so, however, Catholic Church-affiliated organizations, especially Catholic Charities, have become government contractors with a stake in a growing welfare state. Even before ...