Struggling Catholic David Carr, writer for The New York Times, has died

Struggling Catholic David Carr, writer for The New York Times, has died

Known for his work at The New York Times, David Carr struggled with both addiction and religion. David Carr collapsed at The New York

Pope Francis Ratifies Slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero as a Martyr

Pope Francis Ratifies Slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero as a Martyr

The stage has been set for the beatification of slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, as Pope Francis approved a martyrdom declaration after decreeing Tuesday

San Francisco church’s new policy bans girls as altar servers

San Francisco church’s new policy bans girls as altar servers

A Catholic priest from San Francisco has prohibited girls from acting as altar servers, according to a new policy. The Star of the Sea

Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA

Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA

In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham has emerged as the anointed successor to Father Larry Snyder as head of

Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”

Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”

Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church's opinions on contraception haven't changed, families should be responsible and not breed "like rabbits." Pope Francis’

Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty

Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty

Pope Francis seems to have big plans for 2015, including universal negotiations on the environment and social inequality. Pope Francis is planning to issue

Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity

Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity

Pope Francis' newly appointed cardinals reflect the new direction of diversity that the Pope wants to lead the Catholic Church. At the beginning of

How Former NY Gov. Mario Cuomo reconciled his faith and politics

How Former NY Gov. Mario Cuomo reconciled his faith and politics

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo was a devout Catholic but also a staunch liberal. How was he able to reconcile the two seemingly

Georgia Walker wants to become first female priest of Kansas City, even if it means excommunication

Georgia Walker wants to become first female priest of Kansas City, even if it means excommunication

Woman Priesthood: Kansas City Woman Georgia Walker fo face excommunication from Catholic Church after being ordained as a priest. Throughout the many decades the Catholic

Catholic teachers come together to send support to persecuted Christians in Iraq

Catholic teachers come together to send support to persecuted Christians in Iraq

Some of the Iraqi children helped by the TEACH program Teachers Educating and Creating Hope (TEACH) is a group of Catholics in Detroit bringing