Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY -- A bishop who runs his diocese like a "monarch" is not only not acting synodally, but he probably is lonely and...

VATICAN CITY -- Members of the Synod of Bishops have voted to give up one of their few free afternoons to "dialogue" with the...

VATICAN CITY -- Saying Pope Francis had "a mild flu-like condition," the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. The...

VATICAN CITY -- Recognizing the spiritual value of devotions connected to Medjugorje, but not ruling on the authenticity of the alleged apparitions or alleged...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE -- The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy...

SINGAPORE -- The true significance of Singapore's soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care...

DILI, Timor-Leste -- In a predominantly Catholic country where clergy are treated with great respect, they must make extra efforts to remain humble servants...

SINGAPORE -- Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from...

DILI, Timor-Leste -- The faith that sustained the hope of the people of Timor-Leste in their struggle for independence should be a resource now...

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Even members of the most remote, smallest and poorest Christian communities are called to share the Gospel and to do so,...