‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’

Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview

Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Local bishops: Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger back in play

The bishops who lead the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville in Ohio could present a merger plan to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops next year.

Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’

Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences.

Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case

The United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.

No closures recommended for St. Louis Catholic elementary schools, archdiocese says

Pastors at each of the 25 Catholic elementary schools eyed for closure earlier this year have recommended that their schools remain open, the archdiocese announced.