Kerry Weber, author of "Mercy in the City," reflects on the Scriptural roots of the corporal works of mercy. View other "Living Word" videos here.

Pope Francis denounced child labor during his weekly general audience June 11.

As the rainy season reaches its end, a race to get seed and tools into the hands of hard-hit subsistence farmers in the Central African Republic begins. In the capital Bangui, mortal conflict is a grim daily reality.

A Catholic relief worker reports that unifying efforts continue to bring peace to Rwanda 20 years after the African nation's genocide.

While visiting the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome, Pope Francis said a "tired" Europe needs to find her roots again.

Pope Francis answered questions from reporters during an in-flight news conference on his return flight to Rome from the Holy Land May 26.

Pope Francis prayed for peace in the Middle East alongside Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas June 8 at the Vatican.

A Catholic relief worker reports that unifying efforts continue to bring peace to Rwanda 20 years after the African nation's genocide.

From a pilgrim's perspective, a look at what happened the weekend of the canonizations.

Father James Alison talks about his theological project following an introduction to his work by Grant Kaplan in our May 19 issue.

Pope Francis met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, commemorating the 50th anniversary of their predecessors' meeting, May 25.

Pope Francis met with 300,000 students from Catholic schools May 10.

A retired Catholic U.S. Navy master chief discusses what Memorial Day means to him.

Pope Francis met with Muslim and Jewish representatives in the Holy Land May 26.

Matt Malone, S.J., interviews Cardinal Walter Kasper about his book Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life. 

On the first day of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Pope Francis spoke about the need for religious freedom and peace in the Middle East.

James Martin, S.J., introduces the life and legacy of Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who will become St. John XXIII this Sunday.

In the wake of the canonizations of Saints John Paul II and John XXIII, James Martin, S.J., responds to common critiques of the canonization process.

Father Larry Snyder, the president of Catholic Charities USA, discusses the moral imperative of raising the minimum wage.

Kaya Oakes talks about her new essay in America magazine, "Writers Blocked?" where she seeks to offer a corrective to the ongoing discussion among Paul Elie, Dana Gioia and others about the golden age of Catholic writing.