VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement of his resignation, which he has firmly denied. L’Aquila’s basilica is the burial place of St. Celestine V, who issued a decree declaring the right of a pope to ...read more

Are war and violence an inescapable part of human nature? Benjamin Boivin explains what the Catholic Church teaches us about the nature of war. ...read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for his failings in regard to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church. Read the full text. ...read more

In this article from the Salt + Light Media archives, John L. Allen Jr. looks at Pope Emeritus Benedict's legacy of a Church that reaches out. ...read more

Deacon Pedro ends his discussion on the devil by looking at how the Church understands exorcism and demonic possession. ...read more

Deacon Pedro continues his discussion of Church teaching regarding the devil by exploring what the New Testament reveals about the subject. ...read more

Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann begins a discussion of the devil by looking first at what the Old Testament has to say. ...read more

Deacon Pedro concludes his discussion of Catholic funerals by looking at Catholic teachings and practices for burial of the deceased. ...read more

Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann completes his exploration of the Anointing of the Sick by looking at ministers, graces, and healing. ...read more

Join Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann as he continues to explore the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This week, he looks at who can receive it and how. ...read more