Catholics participate in Mardi Gras and other pre-Lent revelry.

Cardinal Wilfrid F. Napier discusses the new secretariat for economic affairs at the Vatican.

Church leaders see more than needs for food and shelter in the Philippines after November's typhoon

A roundup of this week's meetings of cardinals in Rome.

Pope Francis held his general audience in St. Peter's Square Feb. 12.

An assistant postulator for saints' causes explains the potential difficulties of canonizing many popes.

During his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square Feb. 19, Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims to go to confession.

Pope Francis visited a Roman parish and celebrated Mass on Sunday, Feb. 16.

The future of the pro-life movement is discussed, following the recent rallies held in Washington and throughout the U.S.

Looking at the legacy of the late Cardinal John Foley and his impact on the Catholic press as a journalist and as president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications