
Matthew McConaughey’s latest leading role? Vatican visitor
The Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, were welcomed by Pope Leo during a Vatican visit.

On this day dedicated in many places to Our Lady of the Angels, Pope Leo recalled a devotion that marks 810 years this year -- the "Pardon of Assisi."

Children from Uganda, the Holy Land, and Italy performed a “Canticle of Peace” for Pope Leo XIV, who told them beauty in music is a path toward God.

The unique name of the Franciscan friar from Detroit was inspired by a Spanish saint who died in the 17th century.

Jesus certainly praised the activity of Martha's sister, Mary, but he didn't say that what Martha was doing was worthless.

From firefighters and paramedics to police officers and families forced to flee their homes, victims of the fires are multiplying. But these patron saints remind us that no one faces a crisis alone.

Pope Leo's message offers five refreshing ways to see old age — not as an ending, but as a season still full of hope.

A kid spending the night at his older brother's first apartment had to grapple with some hard lessons -- but they turned out to be the start of something much better.

This Grandparents' Day, the World Health Organization's latest advice offers one more reason to spend a little longer around the family table.

There are two St. Jameses mentioned as apostles of Jesus and one of them was known as "Greater," while the other as "Lesser."

Families without shared stories lose their grounding ... we need to be constantly "woven," knitted together.

The Vatican Secretary of State warns of escalation in Ukraine, calls for renewed Iran talks, and says the Holy See’s position on Gaza can be summed up in six words.

The beatification process for the French priest killed by Islamist terrorists advanced rapidly at first, but now appears stalled at the Vatican.

Mom, grandmother, and daughter of the Church, Ann O'Neill is remembered for being a woman "whose life reflected God's mercy, grace, and the power of prayer."

While January 6 recalls the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, July 24 recalls the Magi themselves and their potential resting place.

Labour Party's Andy Burnham says Catholicism is an important part of his life and his politics -- though he no longer practices the faith.

St. Bridget of Sweden received numerous private revelations from Jesus, which contain a wealth of spiritual truths.

St. María Micaela, born into privilege, experienced tragedy and founded a religious congregation to help women who were struggling.