HARRISBURG, Pa. – A landmark grand jury report on clergy abuse in six Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania detailed how priests often used religious rituals, symbols of the faith and the threat of ...

In 1836, Americans said “Enough!” and took a stand at the Alamo. What started it? Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna decided his people were incapable of ruling themselves. He threw out the ...

Maria -- that was her name, a very common name in Brazil. Most families used to give this name to the babies in a country with strong Catholic influence. This lady of faith was one more Maria in the ...

Six weeks before he was assassinated, Archbishop Romero gave a profoundly important speech in Louvain, Belgium explaining the socio-political dimension of faith in Christ. The archbishop said his work ...

A landmark grand jury report on clergy abuse in six Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania detailed how priests often used religious rituals, symbols of the faith and the threat of eternity in hell ...

The reality of the need for faith in your life comes to each of us at different times. For some it takes a difficult life experience or a tragedy or possibly a health scare to draw you toward God.

Francis met with newlywed and engaged couples in Ireland Aug. 25. Above, Pope Francis comes to speak to young married couples in St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25. Below, parents with babies ...

VATICAN CITY — Elderly Christians are called to be consistent in their faith, otherwise they risk becoming a sign of hypocrisy for future generations, Pope Francis said. Addressing elderly men and ...