Peter Paul Rubens, “St. Matthias,” ca. 1611 Before casting lots, Peter led with prayer. His example shows us how to discern wisely and surrender fully in...

Floyd Jillson Collection Flannery O'Connor COMMENTARY: She knew how to make fun of herself, in a sincere way few of us do.

Cristina Menina Mass is offered in a parish church in Molino, Bacoor City, Philippines COMMENTARY: The renewal of the Church begins at the altar — when we...

Catholic Charities at work across the world. Catholic Charities of Chicago is the official charitable arm of the Church in the third-largest city in the U.S.,

Courtesy photo Bishop Robert Prevost greets the faithful in Peru within the Diocese of Chiclayo. The U.S.-born pope spent about a dozen years as a missionary...