A crow, legend tells us, took the poisoned loaf the jealous subdeacon had sent to Benedict

Before declaring that a person lived a holy life and is with God in heaven, the pope said, intense investigation is necessary.

The new film from Terrence Malick tells the dramatic story of the Austrian farmer turned conscientious objector Franz Jägerstätter.

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria said Vatican officials have told him that the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been postponed.

The pope also urged prayers for all those who endure persecution because of their faith today.

A news release from the Diocese of Peoria said it was informed Dec. 2 that Vatican had decided to postpone the Dec. 21 ceremony "at the request of a few members" of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.