The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...

Catholic leaders across the U.S. and the world united in prayer Friday for Pope Francis after it was reported the 88-year-old had been hospitalized with bronchitis. The U.S. Conference of Catholic ...

Pope Francis is being admitted to hospital on Friday for “necessary tests” and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, ...

Sometimes blending Scripture with contemporary music and the arts, faith leaders are providing lessons on Black history to ...

But they turned out in force to support their sisters, priests and brothers in ministry as they were honored for celebrating ...