Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY-- St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself completely to helping others experience God's closeness and compassion, Pope...

VATICAN CITY -- Sports has the power to unite people, regardless of their differences, and to remind everyone they are part of one human...

VATICAN CITY-- It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of God, Pope Francis told...

VATICAN CITY  -- One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation into mere consumers...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called on the international community to ban surrogate pregnancy, calling it "deplorable" and a "grave violation of the dignity...

VATICAN CITY-- Help "de-weaponize" the way language is used in the media by being respectful to others and fostering greater understanding and peace between...

ROME  -- An Italian Catholic priest has been excommunicated for having publicly committed "an act of a schismatic nature" while celebrating Mass at his...

Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by a devastating earthquake in Japan, offering encouragement to emergency crews who were assisting victims and searching...

VATICAN CITY -- As the new year begins, Pope Francis will be the oldest reigning pope since the early 1900s and the third oldest...

VATICAN CITY -- The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the...