The Catholic Church opposes abortion and denounces surrogacy as something that violates the dignity and rights of both women ...

Religious leaders expressed gratitude for prayers "for an end to Russia’s armed aggression and the coming of a just and ...

President Donald Trump said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that he may decide to make a deal with Iran or ...

Father Nouwen blended personal spirituality with psychological studies, contemplation, dialogue, missionary experience and ...

Ezra Jin Mingri, founder and pastor of an underground church, called for the release of China's prisoners of conscience at a ...

Archbishop Sheen's beatification comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese, Cardinal Luis ...

"Who are we? What does it mean to be human? What understanding of the person should guide technological and social development?" ...

The Ratzinger Prize, described as the "Nobel Prize of Theology" and was established in 2011 by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI.

"Through the services of both the diocesan and national Caritas organizations, the Church is doing its utmost to stand by these bereaved families." ...

Bishop Daniel E. Garcia denounced the shooting of a man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, ...

Beatifications are a tremendous milestone in the process of canonization. The Latin word "beatus," a title bestowed on the individual in question at a beatification, means "blessed" or "happy." ...

The Nov. 6-17 trip will be the first papal visit to Latin America of Pope Leo's pontificate and his longest international journey to date.