If Christians lose their identity they cannot be united, Father Philip Goyret says. Ecumenical dialogue is especially important

Dominican Father Nelson Medina explains the purpose of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25, as

The pope continued his catechesis series on the documents of the Second Vatican Council at Wednesday’s general audience.

In an undelivered consistory address, the prefect for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the

COMMENTARY: The famous phrase from Pope St. Paul VI is widely invoked in discussions about the Catholic Church.

COMMENTARY: Early signs from Leo’s first consistory suggest continuity with Pope Francis’ original pastoral vision — more in

In his opening address at the extraordinary consistory convened for Jan. 7–8, Pope Leo XIV assured the cardinals from around

Pope Leo XIV began a series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council at his first general audience

COMMENTARY: The only true metric for the authentic exercise of ecclesial authority is Christological — grounded in the

Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed priestly formation, stronger priestly fraternity, and a more missionary focus in pastoral ministry in an

The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter A fidelity that generates the future by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here.

COMMENTARY: ‘Ad Gentes,’ ‘Evangelli Nuntiandi’ and ‘Redemptoris Missio’ offer a potent reminder that the faithful are a key

COMMENTARY: The Church continues to be inspired by the rich insights and vitality of the last ecumenical council.

COMMENTARY: The early history of the landmark document manifests the significant doctrinal development, which led the Catholic Church

VATICAN CITY — Sixty years ago, on December 8, 1965, the Catholic Church concluded one of the most

VATICAN CITY — From academic conferences and university discussions to interfaith prayer gatherings and colorful cultural performances, people

St. John Henry Newman, the Anglican clergyman who converted to Catholicism but whom many in both London and