Lent is young, and we have such a beautiful opportunity to grow in love for Jesus in the days ahead. What a wonderful journey this can be.

Bocelli’s long-awaited appearance in Baltimore was a proud night for the city. Let’s hope he’s back soon.

Pope Benedict clearly manifested his intention to step down; his resignation announcement was made at a meeting of the College of Cardinals and in front of several journalists.

With fewer wakes, and with fewer clergy attending them, aren’t we missing out on a vital pastoral dimension of funerals?

While I hardly propose returning to the two-to-three-week expectation — as laudable as I consider that — I do wonder if we are now waiting way too long to baptize our babies.

The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.

Throughout Carlson’s interview with Putin, truth was nowhere to be found.

Many Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — set the tone for the penitential season of Lent by observing another tradition: Forgiveness Sunday.

Maybe it’s my turn to think of someone each day to turn to and say, “Just checking in. How are you doing?”

The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.