The Catholic Church is truly universal since it unites so many diverse rites, whose members share a common faith. Latest news Nearly 2 dozen bishops visit remote community of ‘banished ...

The Vatican's top diplomat met with papal representatives to various Middle Eastern countries to discuss possible avenues toward peace in the region and the state of the Catholic Church there.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...