In honor of the Jewish high holy days, Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., reflects on the story of Isaac and Abraham.

Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI made a joint appearance at a Mass dedicated to the elderly Sept. 28.

Cardinal Luis A. Tagle discusses the challenges faced by poor families in the Philippines.

Two migrant youths from El Salvador discuss their journey to the U.S.

Cardinal Raymond Burke explains why he hopes October's synod of bishops will close the debate over Cardinal Walter Kasper's proposal to make it easier for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols discusses the family as a work of faith.

A Jesuit brother and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation discusses the idea of extraterrestrials and how it might affect how humanity sees itself.

James Martin, S.J., on "Lectio Divinia"

Pope Francis met with soccer stars, including Diego Maradona of Argentina, ahead of a game promoting peace and inter-religious dialogue.

Church official, college professor talk about conflicts around the globe.

Cardinal Filoni briefs pope on his visit to displaced people in Iraq.

Pope Francis addressed Iraqi Christians during his weekly general audience Sept. 3.

Pope Francis visited Italy's largest war memorial to mark the centenary of World War I, Sept. 13.

Pope Francis' trip to South Korea and his upcoming travels to Sri Lanka and the Philippines express the church's interest in Asia.

Inaugurating a worldwide online network for young people of all faiths and cultures, Pope Francis answered questions from participants around the world.

On his second day in South Korea, Pope Francis addressed a gathering of Asian youths.

South Koreans discuss hopes, expectations of Pope Francis' visit.

On his last day in South Korea, Pope Francis celebrated Mass and prayed for a reconciled Korean peninsula.

On his first day in South Korea, Pope Francis underlined the importance of peace on the Korean peninsula.