A book on sexuality by the Vatican’s doctrinal chief may have raised eyebrows, but Pope Francis has long been calling for the church to offer more robust teaching on sex.

In continuing his catechesis on vices and virtues, Pope Francis warns against the effects of acedia, or sloth, which is a “lack of care” for one’s own life.

It is a radical thing to declare oneself a sinner, but on Ash Wednesday, we willingly wear that sign of guilt across our foreheads.

Cardinal Arthur Roche leads the Vatican department responsible for governing the church’s liturgical practices and sacramental rites.

Lent is around the corner. Take some inspiration from America’s staff as you decide what to give up (or take on) as we journey to Easter.

Pope Francis and Argentina’s President Javier Milei—who last year called the pope an “imbecile” and “representative of evil” while on the campaign trail—had “a very good and very friendly” hour-long conversation.

In a ceremony at the beginning of Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, Pope Francis canonized María Antonia de San José de Paz y Figueroa, popularly known as Mama Antula, Argentina's first female saint.

A Reflection for Monday of the First Week of Lent, by Michael Simone, S.J.

As Catholics, it can be tempting to focus on the church’s negatives: the scandals, the boring homilies, the lackluster music. This week, on Jesuitical, Zac and Ashley are doing something a little different.

Where did our modern conception of hell and its torments come from?