The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France's most beloved saints

The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.

As Respect Life Month begins, Catholic leaders share advice on how to talk about abortion

The Catholic Church in the U.S. honors Respect Life Month in October under the theme "Mary, Mother of Life."

5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi's devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual's request to be removed from Church records.

'Beauty, prayer, and truth': 4,500 gather in DC for rosary pilgrimage

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.

Zambia archbishop released on bail after night in jail

Archbishop Alick Banda of the Lusaka Archdiocese was arrested over the alleged possession of a vehicle suspected to have been unlawfully obtained.

U.S. bishops post $43.6M gain despite refugee-program revenue plunge

Suspended federal funding made the refugee-resettlement program grants financially unsustainable and forced staff cuts, the U.S. bishops' financial report said.

Being a businessman is a vocation and a path to holiness, Catholic expert says

In the business vocation, "God invites the entrepreneur to assist in his creation, to improve it, and to make it more habitable for humanity," noted Luis Fernando Calvo.

Bishop Barron in Rome: Despite tension, Catholicism is deeply aligned with American ideals

The Catholic evangelist discussed America's 250th anniversary at the Pontifical North American College on Sept. 30.

Massachusetts report reveals 'nearly 1,000 children' abused by hundreds of priests across 3 dioceses

A "culture of reverence" in decades past helped priests avoid scrutiny for abuse, the lengthy report found.