By Matt Hadro/CNA. | PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The next Archbishop of Philadelphia said Thursday that he is glad for a homecoming to his native archdiocese, that he is inspired by the example of...

By Catholic News Agency | NEW YORK, N.Y.  — Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue in the region...

By Wayne Laugesen | WASHINGTON — A lead attorney who argued a historically significant educational and religious-freedom case at the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 22 said her team is “very optimistic...

By Matt Hadro/CNA. | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court considered arguments on Wednesday on whether a state bar on public funding for religious groups is discriminatory, or protects them...

By Edward Pentin | Around 130 invited lay faithful took part in a silent prayer demonstration in Munich at the weekend to call on Pope Francis and Germany’s bishops for “clarity and coherence” and an...