Pope Francis said the Liturgy of the Word needs lectors who can proclaim the readings well. (Click on title for entire article)

Migration out of Africa took place least 180,000 years ago, some 60,000 years earlier than previously thought. (Click title to entire story)

An astrophysicist and author has affirmed the Church's role in scientific research and discovery to US late-night talk show audience writes Matthew Becklo. (Click on Title for whole article)

The Vatican's Secretary of State says this year will be marked by the Church's attention to the lives of young people ahead of the 2018 Synod of Bishops. (Click on Title for whole article.

Catholics in Belgium are concerned the country’s euthanasia law is being abused to kill patients without legal checks and safeguards. (Click on title for whole article.)