The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis said during a meeting with newly-wed and engaged couples in Ireland. "The first and ...

Faith is central to the Christian life. In fact, to become a Christian is to believe that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. Still, the fact that faith is central does not mean it is easy. Often, living a ...

VATICAN CITY — Elderly Christians are called to be consistent in their faith, otherwise they risk becoming a sign of hypocrisy for future generations, Pope Francis said. Addressing elderly men and ...

The reality of the need for faith in your life comes to each of us at different times. For some it takes a difficult life experience or a tragedy or possibly a health scare to draw you toward God.

Pope Francis on Saturday honored Uganda’s 19th century Christian martyrs and encouraged its 21st century Christian youths during a day that saw nearly a half-million Ugandans turn out to see the pope ...

“AND HE SHALL turn the heart of the parents to the children, and heart of the children to their parents” (Malachi 3:24). Sometimes our children ask difficult questions. My 4-year-old grandson recently ...

Maria -- that was her name, a very common name in Brazil. Most families used to give this name to the babies in a country with strong Catholic influence. This lady of faith was one more Maria in the ...