The Holy Thursday ritual has become a hallmark of Francis' papacy.

Composer John Flaherty has been overseeing renewal and experimentation at the R.E.C.’s worship services for almost three decades.

Wherever you stand on the matter, it's clear that the church teaching on ordination represents a problem for evangelization.

Cardinal Sarah questions why Catholics stand—rather than kneel—and receive Communion in the hand.

I had expected Mass to bring with it a bursting of spirit. But this is Mass—nothing is going to jump out of a cake.

I was raised Catholic. I know the strategy. The first-class seats are at the end of the pew.