Vatican official praises Detroit Archdiocese for response to immigrants

Msgr. Figueiredo's visit to the Archdiocese of Detroit is the first of many he is taking around the world, meeting with local Catholic leaders about what support the Vatican can provide for refugees, which Msgr. Figueiredo said is one of the biggest issues in Pope Francis' pontificate.

Make way for the Gospel: Vatican ensures media give the message

As the Vatican Secretariat for Communication works to unify Vatican media efforts, a key pastoral concern is to keep open all the channels that allow Pope Francis to speak to the world.

Four years, and moments of grace, into a Latino papacy

By speaking and thinking in Spanish, Pope Francis is introducing Catholics to incredibly rich and beautiful ways of articulating our faith that are relevant to all, writes Latino Catholic scholar Hosffman Ospino.

Archdiocese announces beatification date for Oklahoma priest

Pope Francis recognized Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States.

It’s Lent again, and time for deeper prayer, giving and fasting

The 24 Hours for the Lord initiative begun by Pope Francis returns this Lent in parishes across the Philadelphia Archdiocese. See an interactive map and many resources for Catholics on their Lenten journey.

Local bishop says again Mary is not appearing in Medjugorje

After the Vatican announced Pope Francis was sending a Polish archbishop to study the pastoral needs of the townspeople and the thousands of pilgrims who flock to Medjugorje, Bishop Peric posted his statement on his diocesan website.

Priest has ministry to street artists who are transforming neighborhood

When Pope Francis urged that the Gospel be preached at the peripheries of society, he may not have had the street artists of Bushwick in mind. But then again, Father Frank Mann is not so sure he wasn't talking about them.

If the shoe fits: Papal remarks on immigration apply to U.S., too

When Pope Francis affirms basic Christian principles, he is not singling out one person or nation, but he definitely is not excluding them either.

Heeding ‘call to discipleship’ seen as key to efforts to build up church

Will pastoral leaders simply parrot Pope Francis as they explore new ways to build up the church, or truly "deny" themselves and follow the example of Christ, regardless of the consequences?

Want to become a saint? Pray for someone who doesn’t like you

A practical first step toward holiness -- as well as for assuring peace in one's family and in the world -- is to pray for a person who has caused offense or harm, Pope Francis said.