A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...

The New Jersey governor’s new budget proposal includes $52 million to fund abortion, reproductive health, and family planning, including a $2 million incentive program designed to bring “reproductive ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous ...

David Solomon, a longtime champion for Catholic identity and the harmony of faith and reason at the University of Notre Dame, ...

The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected by Cardinals, not Francis.

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, March 5. The liturgical celebration marks the beginning of the Lenten season for Catholics, which ends on Easter Sunday, April 20. Other Christian churches offer ...

As Pope Francis' health continues to look uncertain, Catholics around the globe are praying for his recovery, including here ...

During Catholic Mass, the bread and wine are believed to become the body and blood of Christ, though they typically retain ...

If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...

Sedona’s landscape is unlike any other in the Sonoran Desert or Southern California. It’s no wonder that some visitors are so moved by its beauty that they remember who they are, renew their spirits ...