As a parent of young children, the importance of First Communion was not lost on me, although I admit I had not anticipated any sense of excitement or anything beyond the happiness that my child had ...

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 politicians and ...

Ever since the Last Supper, Catholics have pondered what happens during the Mass when they believe the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus. "Because Christ our Redeemer said that it was ...

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received Holy Communion during a Wednesday Mass at the Vatican despite her unwavering support for abortion rights. Pope Francis presided over the morning Mass, which ...

Catholic teaching sees the Eucharist as Christ’s transformative sacrifice on the cross and this Holy Communion must only be received worthily. This teaching is not partisan, but it certainly applies ...

Former Vice President Joe Biden attended the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church Oct. 27 and when he presented himself to receive the Eucharist was refused by the pastor. "Sadly, this past Sunday, I had ...

Photo by Milada Vigerova on Unsplash. I have a very Catholic confession to make. After receiving the Eucharist, which ought to be the peak moment of my week, when I should be praying on my knees for ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A conservative Roman Catholic cardinal says Democratic presidential ...