Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Catholic News Service ROME — Representatives of most of the world’s bishops' conferences and 30 religious orders will meet in Rome in early February to...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and the Palestine Liberation Organization are continuing talks aimed at a formal agreement regulating and promoting the...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the Catholic Church, it’s true that everything old can be new again, and the Vatican wants one of...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Bishops make their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on how well they have cared for their...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In part to avoid giving the impression that becoming a cardinal is a sacrament or quasi-sacrament, Pope Benedict XVI...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The economic crisis should push people to look at the values reflected in their civic life and prompt an...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI condemned “religiously motivated terrorism” and restrictions on religious freedom during his annual address to diplomats accredited...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At Christmas, the human dream of being like God started to become a reality -- not through any human...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christians should look toward the New Year with hope and a commitment to working for justice and peace, Pope...

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria, condemning the Christmas church bombings that led to...