U.S. Embassy to Vatican prepares to welcome new ambassador

The charge d'affaires of the embassy said the fight against human trafficking and the protection of religious freedom around the globe would continue to be top priorities in U.S.-Vatican relations.

New legal actions restore religious freedom and offer hope

Two announcements by the Trump administration, along with a recent settlement from the U.S. Department of Justice, provide protection for religious institutions impacted by the controversial "contraception mandate."

Catholic Charismatics give a spirited ‘yes’ to the Lord

Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Philadelphia area celebrated the 50th anniversary of the movement with a three-day conference Oct. 15-17 in Essington. The renewal has reached 120 million people worldwide.

‘Impatient optimist’ lauds bishops on communications policy stands

Jessica Rosenworcel, who is Jewish, told them: "We share the belief, common to both Catholic social teaching and the Jewish tradition of 'tikkun olam,' that a little ruckus in service of human dignity and the common good is a good thing."

Priests lead campaign against mining in rural areas of Colombia

Priests and church groups are turning their attention to issues like deforestation, the pollution of water sources and the struggle between large mining projects and farming communities that want to preserve their traditional lifestyle.

Catholic youth: Thanks for asking our opinion, here’s what we think

Ahead of next year's synod on youth, a local survey of nearly 900 Catholic young adults shows they fear for the future, they want to do works of service and they want to gather with other young people in retreats, sports and in the Sunday Mass.

Italian priest kidnapped in Nigeria freed

Although kidnappings for ransom are common in the area, Father Pallu said he was unaware of any payment made to the attackers and believes that "God softened the hearts of my kidnappers."

St. John Paul gave his life ‘completely to God through Mary,’ says priest

St. John Paul II "looked at the world with Mary's eyes and saw man in need of mercy," the postulator of the pope's canonization cause told Massgoers Oct. 12 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York.

Callista Gingrich confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See

The Senate approved the nomination of Gingrich, 51, a lifelong Catholic, by a 70-23 vote. More than 20 Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a vocal ally of President Donald Trump.

True dialogue respects deeply held beliefs of others, say speakers

Genuine intercultural and interreligious dialogue is based on personal, practical encounters that acknowledge and respect the deeply held beliefs of others, according to speakers at an Oct. 13 United Nations panel.