Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and ...

During Lent, Catholics are supposed to increase their prayer, penance and almsgiving. Adults ages 18 to 59 are obligated to ...

As Pope Francis continues his recovery from illness, Catholics around the Ohio Valley, including at Franciscan University, ...

While many gathered today to receive ashes, a symbol of faith, worshippers in North Beach also lifted up special prayers for Pope Francis.

As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Pope Francis is stable after suffering from two respiratory episodes this week. The 88-year-old Pope has chronic lung disease. This Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholics are lifting ...

At the Little Sisters of the Poor’s home for the elderly in Washington, D.C., Christy Lugo has the opportunity to attend ...

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.

Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and ...

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son ...