Local Catholics and jubilee pilgrims in Rome are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as he marks one week in the hospital for ...

In the 1960s, most Catholic school teachers were members of religious orders. Now, many schools have one or two, or no nuns at all.

When each pope takes on the role of religious leader of the Catholic church, they adopt a brand new name, and it's usually ...

The New York City-based Catholic musician Meredith Augustin will perform several liturgies, lead the Taizé Prayer and sing at a workshop at this week's Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.

Whereas Matthew’s version of the first beatitude is nuanced, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, Luke’s is stark: “Blessed are ...

WE HAVE become accustomed to hearing the name of St Clare of Assisi alongside that of St Francis. Indeed, she referred to herself as his “little plant”. While she certainly flourished from the ...

Italian prime minister’s visit marks first confirmed outside visitor to call on pontiff since his hospitalisation on Feb 14 ...

Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia but is nevertheless in “good spirits”, the Vatican has said ...

Born to Eternal Life January 24, 2025, age 103. Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, with whom she shared life for 84 years; and a sister, Dorothy Sweeney. Funeral services will ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

Maybe that is part of their charisma, suggests Volker Leppin in his biography Francis of Assisi: The Life of a Restless Saint, newly translated after first being published in German. For a ...

New floors and subfloors were installed in the 7,800-square-foot sanctuary of the much-visited downtown cathedral.