The Colombian Senate passed a law on Dec. 15 that recognizes the historical, religious, and cultural value of the Church of ...

A Catholic archbishop in Moscow has welcomed “with great joy and gratitude” Pope Francis’ decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Speaking via telephone from a ...

A statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia said that the consecration will now take place at Williamsburg Community Chapel. Bishop Barry Knestout. (photo: Diocese of Richmond.) ...

Two renegade Catholic bishops on Tuesday at a remote monastery in Nove Friburgo, Brazil, expressed their willingness to consecrate a new generation of bishops in apparent challenge to Rome. French ...

Cuba is facing a shortage of religious vocations to the point that the country is losing almost one women’s religious ...

WARSAW, Poland — Although Russia's Catholics hold different views about the conflict in Ukraine, a spokesman for the country's bishops said all are united in welcoming Pope Francis' plan to consecrate ...

AMESBURY — The city’s Catholic church will be the setting for a special ceremony for local Protestants next week when Holy Family Parish plays host to the consecration of the Rev. Andrew Williams as ...

Karen Ervin, Theresa Jordan and Laurie Malashanko pause in prayer before the altar at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit June 24. They were consecrated into the Catholic Church’s ...

WAUKESHA, Wis.—Coffee shop operator Eileen Belongea will become a “consecrated virgin,” taking on an old Roman Catholic rite that was reinstated by Pope Paul VI in 1970. The 41-year-old woman learned ...

Her life may look trying to outsiders, but she says she’s got it made. Kathy Reda is married to the “CEO” of the universe, as she puts it, but also has time to work at her dream job as a nurse in ...

NEW YORK -- At the bridal shop, the saleswomen were puzzled. Angela Scannapieco didn't want to register. Junette Romero didn't want a consultant. Both women were buying dresses, but not for a regular ...