The pope prayed that peace come to people who suffer because of the "economic ambitions of the few" and the "idolatry of money."Read More

The reform of the Roman Curia is not a mere face-lift to rejuvenate an aging body but a process of deep, personal conversion, Pope Francis said.Read More

God is Emmanuel, God-with-us, in the midst of our lives, not outside them.Read More

St. Francis de Sales Parish in Abingdon has its roots in a Christmas Mass 150 years ago.Read More

I made the mistake of mentioning that our wonderful friends in Chicago were sending us a package. Now the children simply cannot wait for it to arrive.“How long does it take to get from Chicago to here?”“When do you think they sent it?”“What do you think is inside?”“If it comesRead More

This holiday edition of Names and Numbers features fundraising success, outreach and Christmas cheer.Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori joined other Christian religious and charitable leaders from around the world in sending Christmas greetings to listeners of the English Section of Vatican Radio.Read More

Pope Francis called for an end to terrorism following a string of deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara.Read More