Thousands of people in the U.S. gathered to pay homage to St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland.

Scholars forecast changes for the Catholic Church in 2014.

The year 2013 saw dramatic events in the life of the Catholic Church.

Ireland's Bishop Brendan Leahy explains why Christmas is a season of light.

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas talks about the criticism of Catholic organizations that have been labeled as not being true to the faith.

Catholic News Services looks at key points of Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium."

"If this nomination as Person of the Year means that many have understood this message, at least implicitly, he will certainly be glad."

Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to the Roman parish of St. Cyril of Alexandria on the first Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1.

Meet Catholic couples who left the city to become farmers.

Jesuit Father Michael Paul Gallagher discusses the historic Christian meaning of the Christmas tree.