Pope Finishes 'Jesus of Nazareth' Trilogy, May Pen Encyclical

Vatican secretary of state says papal document may come soon.

Pope Benedict Picks 'Father of Prop. 8' for San Francisco Archdiocese

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone moves to major center of homosexual-rights movement as supporters of traditional marriage face pushback.

Summer (Catholic) Reading

Saturday Book Pick: the Ratzingers at home, faith at the office, Bible basics.

Battling for the Church's Universities

Report calls for renewing mandatum implementation.

Archbishop-Designate Aquila Prepares to Take the Reins in Denver

The fifth archbishop of the ‘Mile High Archdiocese’ will be installed July 18.

Nuns on the Bus' Media Stunt Detracts From Bishops' Fortnight for Freedom

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Summer Vacation With Pope Benedict

The Holy Father will spend his third consecutive break closer to home at Castel Gandolfo.

Minor Earthquake Strikes 20 Miles From Rome

The 3.6-magnitude temblor hit 12 miles outside Castel Gandolfo.

Archbishop DiNoia, Ecclesia Dei and the Society of St. Pius X

The native New Yorker, secretary for the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, discusses his new role and the challenges he expects.

Archbishop Lori Tells Rome Conference That Religious Freedom Must Be Defended

Baltimore Church leader was featured speaker at Religious Liberty Observatory.

Fortnight for Freedom Profile: Catholics Called to Witness

A doctor, his wife and a few friends produce a video on the essentials in Catholic voting.

Vatican Unveils ‘Year of Faith’ Plans

Kickoff to coincide with the golden anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council.

Vatican Releases Working Document for Synod on New Evangelization

The gathering of bishops will coincide with the inauguration of the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.

Bishops Critique Their Handling of Ryan Budget Before Approving New Statement on Economic Crisis

During the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Atlanta, several bishops questioned the conference’s recent statements on budget proposals.

Archbishop: Eucharist Should Be at the Center of Every Catholic's Life

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Pope Benedict's representative, returns from a penitential retreat to Lough Derg.

Religious Freedom Dominates U.S. Bishops' Meeting

Archbishop Lori signals commitment to defense of individual conscience rights and the free exercise of Catholic institutions.

Society of St. Pius X Leader Meets With Cardinal Levada; Reunion Imminent?

A consultor to the Congregration for the Doctrine of the Faith says Pope Benedict's response to the document that would bring about reconciliation should be received by the SSPX superior general very soon.

120-Plus Countries Represented at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress

The archbishop of Dublin says that in a spirit of repentance, the Church in Ireland is on the road to renewal but the Gospel needs to be preached courageously.

Pope Stresses Importance of Fidelity for Vatican Employees

DOMA and Prop. 8: 2 Defeats for Marriage This Week

It’s looking more likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon be asked to decide the same-sex ‘marriage’ issue.