BOSTON - Boston's Catholic parishes are seeing a significant decline in membership, an alarming trend in one of the most Catholic cities in America. "I have distinct memories of being 4, 5 years old, ...

For example, 61 percent of Catholics who attend Mass every Sunday said that abortion should be illegal in all or most circumstances. As the life of every Saint testifies, prayer is a crucial part of ...

The College of Cardinals will convene on May 7th at the Sistine Chapel to elect Pope Francis' successor. Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity, differing from other branches primarily in ...

In the Jan. 18 op-ed “Will influence of Catholic “natural law” make America medieval,” author Peter H. Schwartz attempts to correlate Catholic dogmatic beliefs to the rise in what he discerns to be ...

A recent study found that traditional liturgical experiences, including receiving the Eucharist by tongue, indicate a stronger belief among Catholics in the Real Presence. Last year, Natalie A.

Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% of adult Catholics physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to a newly published ...

The first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States, Augustus Tolton, may not be a household name. Yet I believe his story – from being born enslaved to becoming a college valedictorian – ...