Contemplative life proclaims God is worthy of being sought and loved, Spanish bishops emphasize

Pro Orantibus Day, observed May 31 this year in Spain, highlights the contribution of the contemplative life to the Church and the world and why it is so needed in a fast-paced distracted society.

Nearly 500,000 already signed up for main events of pope's visit to Spain

One hundred sixty thousand people have already registered for the vigil scheduled for June 6 and 250,000 for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession.

Champion for the unborn in Canada, Jim Hughes, passes away

The former Campaign Life president worked tirelessly for the unborn for over half a century.

Pope Leo explains why Vatican II's reform did not change only 'the rites' of the liturgy

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on "Sacrosanctum Concilium," a constitution on the sacred liturgy and the first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council.

How to vote based on Catholic doctrine: A priest's method of discernment

A priest offers guidelines on how to determine whom to vote for based on the principles found in Scripture and the social doctrine of the Church.

Cultural shifts drive decline in U.S. marriage rates, Heritage report says

Declining wages among working-class men are not the main driver of marriage decline in America, the report said.

Priest forced from West Bank after Israel refuses visa renewal

A Latin Patriarchate official said Israel declined to renew Father Louis Salman's visa after Facebook posts were deemed "incitement," forcing the Jordanian priest to leave his ministry near Bethlehem.

San Diego bishop condemns 'senseless' deadly shooting at mosque

The Islamic Center said it had lost "three pillars of our community," two men and a security guard, who "put themselves on the line for our [mosque] and our community."

Salesians honor 3 members killed in India 25 years ago as ethnic tensions persist

Relatives and former novices gathered in northeast India to honor two priests and a brother killed by militants in 2001 — even as fresh ethnic violence roils the region.

Pope Leo expresses 'deep concern' for future of Lebanon, calls for strengthening unity

The pope met with the chief bishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia headquartered in Lebanon, emphasizing his concern for that country and the role of ecumenism for Christian unity.