As many Catholics try to understand what Pope Francis might mean by a "synodal church," he highlighted some of the essential characteristics — especially humility and trust — in homilies and speeches ...

Professor Scott Hahn on Friday, April 4, spoke to Harvard’s Catholic Church, St. Paul’s, about the saving truth of Scripture. Hahn, one of today’s most well-known American Catholic scholars, has ...

Father Gabriel Corraya of Dhaka, newly elevated to the title of monsignor by Pope Leo XIV, reflects on priesthood, humility, and service as the Catholic Church in Bangladesh marks Holy Thursday.

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...

Pope Francis, who appointed Bishop Donald DeGrood to his role at the Sioux Falls diocese, died April 21 at 88.

Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14 We meet him first as a young man in the 1870s. He will not live to die an old man. He is a son of the aristocracy. How many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catholic leaders across Wisconsin are mourning and remembering Pope Francis Monday morning as a humble servant who cared for the ...

Pope Francis' death April 21, 2025 at age 88 was due to a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican confirmed.