Pope Confirms Faith Encyclical Nearly Done

Pope Francis also stressed the need for the Church to address the crisis of the family.

Adoration With Pope Energizing Catholics Worldwide

The gathering will be an hour of simultaneous adoration for the feast of Corpus Christi, which Pope Francis will begin in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5pm Rome time.

Pope: Ask If Your Life Promotes Unity or Division

The Pope explained that without the Holy Spirit the Church could not ‘accomplish the task that the risen Jesus has entrusted to her: to go and make disciples of all nations.’

Holy Spirit’s ‘Surprises’ Pave the Way to Happiness, Pope Francis Says

God brings true fulfillment and true joy that we can’t find anywhere else, the Holy Father tells the throng gathered for Pentecost Mass.

Church Movements Bringing 50,000 More Than Vatican Expected for Pentecost

The Vatican invited Church movements to gather in Rome as part of the Year of Faith, an initiative aimed at evangelizing and helping Catholics become more fervent in faith.

Focus Prayer Breakfast Remembers Boston Bombing Victims

Fellowship of Catholic University Students gathers Catholics for faith and fellowship.

‘Sacra Liturgia 2013’ Inspired by Benedict XVI’s Writings on the Mass

Bishop Dominique Rey of France discusses the significance of the Pope Emeritus’ work on the liturgy.

New Film Depicts Dramatic Revival of Omaha Parish

Where Heaven Meets Earth will make its premiere today on EWTN.

Author Calls for U.S. ‘Catholic Subculture’ to Regain Identity

Russell Shaw, in his new book, American Church, argues that there are large amounts of “Catholics in name only,” due to the cultural assimilation of Catholics into the mainstream.

Vatican Unveils Plans for International Family Center in Nazareth

The center’s mission is a place that encourages the spirituality of the family, provides formation of parental and family life and helps families prepare to engage in the New Evangelization.

Vietnam (Faith) Vitality

A French missionary discusses the Church in Vietnam today.

Was 2012 the Year the Church Discovered Twitter?

Adopting the same online approach as Benedict XVI’s lead, many American bishops have established a strong Internet presence.

Cardinals at the Conclave: Read This

Book review of George Weigel's Evangelical Catholicism.

Profile of Future Pope Begins to Take Shape

The New Evangelization is one of the principal themes discussed in the pre-conclave meetings.

Cardinal Wuerl Describes Spiritual Experience of Conclave

The archbishop of Washington asks the Church to pray and ask God to send the Holy Spirit on the cardinals during the conclave.

Pope’s Final Audience Was Bittersweet for Bishops

Archbishop Fisichella reflects on the impact of Pope Benedict’s papacy.

Cardinal Wuerl Thanks Pope for Guidance and Humble Example

Approximately 3,000 people gathered at the National Shrine in Washington for a Mass of thanksgiving for the service of the Pope.

Protestant Scholar Lauds Benedict's Ecumenical Strides

Pope Benedict builds unity inside and outside the Church.

Washington Nationals’ Pitcher Arms Himself With Prayer

Craig Stammen sees firsthand benefits putting his concerns in God’s hands.

The Tale of Two Benedicts