Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PANAMA -- The primary goal of the Vatican's February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to...

PANAMA CITY -- Young men and women in the church can bring the joy of the Gospel to the world by showing that God's...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PANAMA -- While speaking to a journalist aboard his flight to Panama, Pope Francis confirmed that he will visit...

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican announced its plans to take a leap of faith into the wide world of sports with the creation of...

VATICAN CITY — As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The annual unveiling of the Vatican's Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people's hearts as winter...

VATICAN CITY -- The desire to spend vast amounts on shopping and needless extravagances can prevent Christians from being generous with others, Pope Francis...

VATICAN CITY -- When Pope Francis visits Panama for World Youth Day in January, he will meet with young people not able to attend...

VATICAN CITY — After Islamic terrorists stormed the Algerian monastery he called home, Trappist Father Christian de Cherge felt compelled to put pen to...

ROME — Pope Francis’ call for a missionary church that is focused on preaching the Gospel will be the guiding principle of the apostolic...