U.S. Church

Long before the era of winding asphalt roads and cruising American cars, California’s longest highway, U.S. Route 101, had another name: “El Camino Real” — The Royal Road — christened …

Venerable Nelson Baker might say the greater victory is in finding the face of Christ in vulnerable young people whom his City of Charity served and still serves today.

In the dimly lit church, a Franciscan habit lay on a makeshift bier, with the Easter candle behind it symbolizing Christ’s resurrection from the dead.

Catholics around the world will mark World Mission Sunday on Oct. 18, and a “renewed energy” infuses the annual celebration of the Church’s missionary activity this milestone year, one expert …

The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government Oct. 5 over a policy it said prohibits priests from distributing Communion and hearing confessions to U.S. Immigration …

In his pastoral letter, Archbishop Sample pointed to what he called a “watershed moment” in the Church, particularly in western Oregon.

“As a faith community, we should be setting the example for a life less dependent on fossil fuels, both as individuals and as an institution.”

Each year on Oct. 3, followers of St. Francis mark the globally popular saint’s journey from life to death through special community commemorations of the Transitus.

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term Oct. 5, with cases on its schedule involving religious liberty, guns, immigration and the environment.  

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, has moved to withdraw its bankruptcy filing, two years to the day after seeking relief to address sexual abuse claims.