Lent is the time before Easter during which ... it is important that the Catholic would speak with a priest or spiritual director. Any act of penance that would seriously hinder one's health ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from Brazil who was born in 1908. VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings ...