Pope Francis’ message was read at the beginning of a Mass for consecrated men and women in Rome’s St. Mary Major Basilica on Feb. 2. Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan.

Cuba is facing a shortage of religious vocations to the point that the country is losing almost one women’s religious congregation each year. Even so, the presence of consecrated men and women remains ...

The desire for security is a fundamental human need. In today’s world, many people pursue higher education, stable employment and material comfort in the hope of ensuring peace of mind and a ...

An Indian Catholic devotee holds a cross as she takes part in a protest in Mumbai on Feb. 9, 2015. (Photo: AFP/UCAN files) Feb. 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, has in recent years been ...

Canon law scholar Eileen Jaramillo examines emerging religious communities and the discernment of authentic charisms LANSING, MI - For decades, religious life in the United States has often been ...

Eileen C. Jaramillo, DMin, JCLCanon law scholar Eileen Jaramillo examines emerging religious communities and the discernment of authentic charisms LANSING, MI - For decades, religious life in the ...