The Catholic world is keenly watching to see how the more reflective Leo will step out of the shadow of his often disruptive ...

The near-100% increase in executions was driven in large part by Florida, which at 19 executions counted for about 40% of the ...

As the first woman and first openly gay person to hold the office, her appointment has been celebrated by some and contested ...

In a pastoral letter issued last week, Bishop Michael Martin set Jan. 16, 2026, as the date by which parishes in the Diocese ...

The Sunday worship service starts at 10 a.m. The Rev. Amy Beth Durward de Macias will present the sermon. Both virtual and in-person Bible study is available. Coffee follows the service.

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the holy model of family, and all those "who have loved us into being," on this Sunday's Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Their family life was ...

Celebrating his first Christmas as the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy during a Christmas Eve Mass on ...

For the trio of new priests, their first Christmas season in their new parishes started long before Dec. 25, with the beginning of Advent, which starts four Sundays before Christmas and continues ...

Bishop Michael Martin wrote that his guidelines are to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage active participation by the faithful.

"These norms for our diocese move us together toward the Church's vision for the fuller and more active participation of the ...

The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' ...

Faith leaders plan to once again seek access to the processing center in Broadview, Ill., to bring the Eucharist to detainees ...