"Bishop Pates embodies the mystery of one who believes in the transformative power of the risen Christ," Catholic Extension's ...

COMMENTARY: The first ecumenical council made a landmark profession of Christ’s divine identity that continues to anchor the ...

The Rule of St. Augustine offered monks a firm structure for their daily lives of work and prayer, even before the mendicant ...

Pope Leo XIV's ancestry isn't necessarily unique. It's quintessentially American, illustrated by his grandfather's illicit ...

Long overlooked in her native Germany, Görres’ sharp mind and deep faith are gaining new readers in English translation.

(RNS) — In his first United States episcopal appointment, Pope Leo XIV named Michael Pham bishop of San Diego on Thursday ...

The modality for choosing a PopeTHE election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive procedures in the world. Rooted in centuries of tradition and canon law, ...

Ruby Chen, father of hostage Itay Chen, addressed the United Nations Security Council today during a landmark session on Resolution 2474—the Council’s first formal discussion on missing ...

Following this law would violate the Catholic Church’s traditional confidentiality protections. BREAKING: Washington's left-wing governor signed legislation forcing priests to divulge abuse if ...

The formal inauguration Mass – for the first US pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church – will be held in St. Peter's Square on 18 May. He will also preside over the ...

Above, a pool of blue light from a stained-glass window illuminates a balcony where the St. Mary of the Assumption Church choir — including a young boy who would later become the first American ...

the man who is now Pope Leo explained how Francis was “looking for a way to help people understand that the Church is not Father up here on Sunday with a lot of spectators.” He added ...