Parishes Worldwide Prepare for Eucharistic Adoration Hour

Pope Francis Plans Trip to Sardinia

Along with his scheduled visit to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day in July, the Holy Father said May 15 that he will likely travel to the Italian island in September.

Clergy Must Be Shepherds, Not Wolves, Says Pope

Pope Francis asked the Catholic faithful to pray for bishops and priests to be poor, humble and meek in the service of the people.

Cardinal O’Brien Leaving Scotland for Penance, Prayer

The disgraced former archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh will spend several months for the purpose of spiritual renewal, prayer and penance.

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.

Pope Francis and lying to save life

Pontificate of Pope Francis Consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

Cardinal Jose Polycarpo celebrated the consecration at the Portuguese shrine dedicated to Our Lady, with thousands of the faithful present.

Holy Spirit Leads to Truth Amid Relativism, Pope Counsels

Francis encourages the faithful to be open to the Holy Spirit and to the word of God.

Vatican Stats Show Continued Growth in Africa, Asia

The Pontifical Yearbook reports 3,000 new priests in the two continents in 2011 and that in the last 10 years the numbers increased by 39.5% in Africa and 32% in Asia.

Images of Rome's 2013 March for Life

7 things Pope Francis wants you to know about Jesus' Ascension

Pope to Women Religious: Unity With the Church Is Part of Your Vocation

The Holy Father addressed religious superiors May 8.

Pope Francis: Christians Respond to Suffering With Patience, Not Whining

Perseverance amid trial reflects a growing maturity, the Holy Father tells Massgoers May 7.

Pope Suggests Invoking Holy Spirit at End-of-Day Conscience Examination

Francis spoke at May 6 Mass about 'this witness of Jesus who tells us where Jesus is, how to find Jesus, what Jesus tells us.'

Pope Francis: Mary Helps Us Mature in the Faith

The Holy Father prayed the Joyful Mysteries with the faithful at St.. Mary Major Basilica and enjoined those present to ask the Blessed Mother to lead us to her Son.

Pope Francis Desires to Draw Remarried People to Christ

The Holy Father explains in his new book that although divorced-and-remarried Catholics cannot receive Communion, they can still integrate into the life of the Church.

Improving Communication of Pope's Early Morning Homilies

Vatican appears to be planning on releasing full transcripts

Pope Condemns Exploitation of Labor, Lack of Work

Peres Tells Pope: Middle East is "Disintegrating"

‘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.