The concept of a holy remnant, preserving society, is woven throughout the Old and New Testaments and supported by centuries ...

For Pope Francis, Matteo Ricci is not so much a figure of the past but rather “a prophetic figure” who nourishes the hope of ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In just a few weeks, the church throughout the world will celebrate the solemnity of the ...

Through miraculous strength and quiet devotion, St. Clare of Assisi’s younger sister became a living testament to Isaiah’s ...

Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to herself. She points to Jesus.” ...

He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates,” (Isaiah 28:5-6, NLT). Mordecai is the second example of a warrior at the gate, which we have to consider. Mordecai sat at the King ...

Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to ...

The Carmelite nuns represent a significant and unique branch of the Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to a cloistered life of prayer and contemplation. This contemplative order has a rich history that ...

Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say "yes" to God's plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said.

MARY is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said.

Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them in ...

VATICAN— During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good ...