At pre-synod, nonbeliever is optimistic about church’s future
An atheist at a Vatican meeting said the experience of interacting with young adults from different cultures was a "really positive" step toward building a bridge between believers and nonbelievers.
Polish archbishop condemns government stance on refugees
The retired archbishop of Gniezno accused his country's government of falsifying its data on refugees and using "blatant fear-mongering," while also fueling a crisis with Germany over new demands for war reparations.
U.S. delegates say young people want mentors, a voice in church
Youths want trusted guides as they explore their faith and their vocation, said young adults attending a Vatican meeting. And they want to see young people consulted more often in their parishes and dioceses.
Can axe-throwing Man Tour hit target of leading young men to the church?
A new Franciscan outreach in Indianapolis cultivates community and vocations through prayer, pizza and an unusual sport.
Belgian priest: Vatican-China deal on bishops might really happen
The Vatican and China, which severed diplomatic ties in 1951, have had on-again, off-again talks since the 1980s.
Brazilian bishop charged with stealing millions from diocesan donations
Prosecutors in the state of Goias allege Bishop Jose Ronaldo Ribeiro and four diocesan priests purchased a cattle ranch and a lottery store with the diverted money.
Pre-synod meeting is a chance to change the world, youths say
If the Catholic Church at every level -- and governments, too -- would listen to young people and give them a voice in decision-making, they could unleash great potential, said two African young adults.
Penitent doesn’t like DACA but wants to follow beatitudes
Father Ken Doyle answers a reader who looks to the beatitudes of Jesus as an examination of conscience before going to confession. If a person violates the beatitudes because of one's anti-immigration views, can he be a "good Catholic?"
Vatican taps top architects to create chapels for Venice festival
The initiative is yet another major effort in the long journey of repairing an unnecessary, "lacerating divorce" between art and faith, said Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi.
Disgraced cardinal from Scotland dies at 80
Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned five years ago as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80.