Catholicism

The Catholic Church defines marriage as a covenant or partnership of life between a man and a woman. And Catholic marriage has rules.

Learn about Catholic Cardinal: The Meaning in Catholicism, covering history, cultural context and its continuing religious significance.

Learn whether Catholics may drink coffee, how ordinary use differs from Church fasting rules, and when the Eucharistic fast affects coffee.

Learn about the Roman Catholic Church, its history, beliefs, sacraments, leadership, worship, traditions, and global influence today.

Pope Pius XII, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli, was the 260th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in Catholic practice.

Learn the Catholic fasting age, the difference between fasting and abstinence, and how health, local rules, and voluntary practice apply.

See current Vatican statistics on Catholic population, major national communities, regional distribution, and limits of country rankings.

Learn about the life and legacy of Pope Pius V, his contributions to the Catholic Church, and his role in the Counter-Reformation.

Saint Martin's life has been a beacon for Catholics worldwide, inspiring many with his altruistic deeds and devotion to God in context.

Learn where Catholic-majority countries are concentrated, how they developed, and how Catholic traditions shape culture and public life.

All Souls' Day, on November 2, honors departed souls, with prayers especially for those in Purgatory, reflecting deep spiritual traditions.

Saint Oscar Romero, also known as St. Oscar Romero, is a name that resonates profoundly within the Catholic community in Catholic tradition.