Pope to Sri Lankans: Reconciliation means dialogue, ‘pursuit of truth’

Arriving in Sri Lanka, a country recovering from two-and-a-half decades of ethnic and religious civil war, Pope Francis said reconciliation would require its people to explore their painful recent history and accept persistent differences within their multicultural society.

‘Holy Goalie’ to address lawyers, legislators at annual Red Mass

An outspoken bishop affectionately known as the “Holy Goalie” will be the homilist at this year’s Red Mass Jan. 20.

Sr. Dorothy Stang, modern day martyr, to be remembered

A modern-day martyr once served in the Diocese of Phoenix and a special Mass will celebrate her legacy.

New York’s French community offers prayers for victims of Paris attacks

New York's French Catholic community offered solemn prayers for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris at an otherwise-joyful family Mass.

At baptisms, pope urges prayers for moms who can’t feed their kids

As Pope Francis once again urged new moms not to be afraid to breast-feed in public, he reminded people to pray for the world's mothers whose poverty means they are unable to provide enough food for their children.

Resolve to get fit, give self spiritual boost in 2015

Looking for a New Year's resolution, no matter how informal? Does it involve exercise? Becoming a stronger Catholic? Good news! You can do both at once!

New deacon formation cohort announced

Bishop Thomas Olmsted has endorsed the establishment of a new Diaconal Formation Cohort.

Pope: Tree, creche inspire everyone, even nonbelievers, to love, share

God did not come to the world with arrogance to impose his might; he offered his powerful love through a fragile child, Pope Francis said.

Bishop Olmsted’s Christmas Radio Message [AUDIO]

Listen to Bishop Olmsted's annual Christmas message to the people of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. People in the Phoenix area will hear...

Pope Francis credited for urging U.S., Cuba to normalize relations

Pope Francis personally appealed to President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this year to encourage both leaders to normalize diplomatic relations, a senior Obama administration official said.