Growing up in the 1970s, Bishop Izen said, it was normal for fathers to work all day, while the family’s mother was typically home, watching the children. Still, his father reflected the love of God ...

In September 1945, three Black Catholic religious sisters arrived in St. Paul from Baltimore to Catholic fanfare.

The first of May is recognized in countries around the world as a day celebrating the contributions of labor, and in the ...

The preparation for ordination to the priesthood is a long journey of seven to eight years. The major points of emphasis are ...

A community of Carmelite nuns and a community of Carmelite hermits, both in Lake Elmo, have undertaken new construction projects in recent years.

Where Christians are "mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied" is where the Catholic Church's "missionary ...

Standing on loggia of St. Peter's basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal ...

Here are key dates in the life and ministry of Pope Leo XIV, elected May 8, 2025, as the 266th successor to St. Peter.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, waves to the crowd on the central balcony of St.

Catholic groups are welcoming Pope Leo XIV -- the second pope from the Americas, and the first U.S.-born pontiff -- who was ...

Addressing reporters the same day Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Bernard Hebda rejoiced in an American pope.