At least 1.8 million mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Thursday in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus. Some said they prayed for ...

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach ...

“They are trying to build trust by respecting our traditions and prayers,” he said ... In Lebanon, Syrian Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joussif III Younan called for peace and safety during ...

Christian prayer is always directed to the Father, in the Son, and through the Spirit. As such, even in our prayer, we are ...

Reach for two or three actionable goals, making sure in the process to draw closer to God in prayer and to help others in Christ’s name.

After his traditional New Years' Day Angelus prayer yesterday, Pope Francis issued a powerful call to political leaders, ...

The start of January is dependably abuzz with calls for some expert-recommended new year resolution in our lives. Lose weight. Work out at the gym more. Consume less alcohol. Drink more water. Start a ...

Celebrate the birthday of your loved one with inspirational birthday prayers and blessings! Wish them a "Happy Birthday" by lifting them in prayer and praying for their faith, health, and happiness.

Pope Francis has long made prison ministry an important part of his priestly vocation and has visited Rebibbia often since ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates ...

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...

Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." ~ Psalm 143:8 Lauds is a special part of the daily prayer routine, primarily within the Catholic Church, known as the Liturgy of the ...