Religious educators learned new tips for energizing parish communities at a conference, “From Flame to Mission,” sponsored by ...

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests in a joyful Mass at its cathedral.

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's 266th pontiff, was the first Jesuit to lead the church in its nearly 2,000-year history. Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, died April 21 at age 88 .

The book looks to fill a void in the popular understanding of the role of women, saints, martyrs and the laity, in protecting ...

How the Catholic Church will pick a successor. The forthcoming conclave will take place amid the glare of social media and the cardinals will need to make sure they vet candidates closely.