Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- After the Nazi atrocities of the World War II, Germany's new constitution recognized the dignity of each human being,...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- The education of children and young people must include religious education in accordance with the wishes of the children's...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- The feast of All Saints calls on Catholics to see the church as the communion of saints -- as...

Catholic News Service ASSISI, Italy -- Taking 300 religious leaders with him on pilgrimage to Assisi, Pope Benedict XVI said people who are suspicious of...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed that his interreligious pilgrimage to Assisi Oct. 27 would promote dialogue among believers of different...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholic social teaching and the Occupy Wall Street movement agree that the economy should be at the service of...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, 70, to be the new nuncio to the United States. In his...

Catholic News Service Pope Benedict XVI announced a special “Year of Faith” to help Catholics appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Condemning an attack on unarmed Christians in Egypt, Pope Benedict XVI said that during the country’s transition to...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Supporting the church’s work in missionary lands with their prayers and their financial contributions, Catholics also improve the...