The Rite of Peace follows, by which the Church asks for peace and unity for herself and for the whole human family, and the ...

(The Conversation) — Amid controversy over US bishops’ plans to deny Communion to pro-abortion rights Catholics, a scholar of sacramental theology explains the importance of the ritual to members of ...

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say." With these words and a gesture from the principal ...

Exploring their sacraments, rituals and outreach that promote reconciliation with God and among people, Catholic and Methodist experts acknowledged in a new document that divided Christians "fall ...

It was early Wednesday evening at the adoration chapel at St. Clare’s Convent, home to the Sisters of Life in northeast Washington, D.C. Light streamed through the blue and yellow glass windows, ...

(The Conversation) — Biden is not the first public figure to whom the Catholic Church wants to deny Communion. Over the centuries, the Church has often come under criticism for either denying or ...

Two Peruvian priests and the president of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference responded to “visionary” Erica Serrano, who encouraged people to use a consecrated host to perform purification rituals and ...

correctionA previous version of this article had an incorrect breakdown of the bishops' vote on the Communion document. It also incorrectly described the rite of Eucharistic adoration; wine is not ...

June 29 (UPI) --The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently approved drafting a document on receiving communion in the Catholic Church. It will include a section regarding standards for ...