Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Cardinal Etchegaray, key papal envoy of St. John Paul II, dies...
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, a longtime Vatican official and papal envoy who was sent to some of the world’s most wounded and...
In new interview, Pope Francis explains upcoming Synod of Bishops gathering...
VATICAN CITY -- The upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon is an "urgent" gathering, not of scientists and politicians, but for the church...
On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world
VATICAN CITY — With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of Japan are renewing calls...
Storm warning: Quiet summer days risk flash controversies
VATICAN CITY — A normally quiet month was surprisingly struck by a brief, but intense summer squall at the end of July.
Questions and controversy,...
Spirituality of silence is a journey toward God, says Father Emiliano...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis hung a bright red sign on his home-office door two summers ago that reads, "No Complaining Allowed."
It was a...
In wake of Orlandi case, forensic experts to study ‘thousands of...
VATICAN CITY -- During a search for the remains of a young Italian woman missing for more than 30 years, workers discovered an enormous...
Pope Francis writes Syrian President Bashar Assad, urging him to protect...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to put an end to his country's eight-year-long conflict and seek reconciliation for the...
Vatican City State set to end sale of single-use plastics
VATICAN CITY — After current supplies run out, Vatican City State will no longer be selling any single-use plastic items on its tiny territory.
While...
Ignoring the poor falsifies the Gospel, Pope Francis says in message
VATICAN CITY — Christians must not underestimate the importance of embracing and assisting the poor, oppressed and outcast, Pope Francis said.
Not only did Jesus...
Order of Malta’s leader reminds members: Tridentine Mass not allowed
ROME — The grand master of the Sovereign Order of Malta has reminded members that all liturgical celebrations within the order must be celebrated...