The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

The Catholic Encyclopedia describes the situation this way: "Within the Catholic Church ... Canonical rites, which are of equal dignity, enjoy the same rights, and are under the same obligations.

The organized tour gives nomads the chance to meet other folks. But it’s perfectly fine to be alone. In that case, be aware ...

A volcanic eruption sank Aenaria nearly 2,000 years ago. Now, underwater tours and ongoing excavations are bringing Ischia's ...

friends gathered more than 75 years ago ...

On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists at the Roslin Institute at ...

Peter’s Pence funded the construction of a training and missionary center in Senegal, a parish church in Peru, and a hostel in Thailand. Social Projects Social projects funded by Peter's Pence include ...

This spring, 52 pilgrims led by Bishop John N. Tran, traveled to six Marian sites in Portugal, Spain and France on a journey ...

Today in History for July 11: In 1533, Pope Clement VII excommunicated England's King Henry VIII.

The artist has lately been derided as a colonizer and a pedophile, the creep of the Post-Impressionists. A new book ...

With its famous medina, the Casbah, and glorious architectural and musical heritage, not to mention monuments to its ...

Death of Italian priest Father Matteo Balzano has sparked deep mourning and renewed calls for greater mental health support ...