Historically, empires, dynasties and dictatorships have been the rule.

What would it cost Uncle Sam to replace Catholic agencies?

Are U.S. Catholics no longer able to be the country's salt and light?

A funny thing happened on the way to religions prophesied demise.

Looking to Washington for what only magicians can deliver.

Too many poor children 'eat a meal seasoned with shame.'

Golden Rule morality is a requisite condition for financial stability.

America's armies of compassion are still making bricks without straw.

Prison policy needs to allow for the possibility of redemption.

On Afghanistan, President Obama is retracing the Bush Doctrine.