Catholic Charities agencies across the United States could face huge budget holes should Congress approve the president’s proposed budget.

The pope was bested by a sports figure and an e-commerce firm chairperson.

Catholic bishops in Congo have abandoned attempts to arrange a government-opposition power-sharing agreement, amid rising violence.

Justices considered the cases of three church-affiliated nonprofit hospital systems being sued for underfunding pension plans.

Francis greeted an interfaith group of Iraqis in St. Peter's Square and issued a special appeal for peace in Iraq at the end of his general audience.

Reversing any effort that reduces greenhouse gas pollution endangers the planet and puts the world's most vulnerable people at risk, the advocates said.