After four torturous years of negotiations, a stunning referendum rejection, last-minute compromises and two signing ceremonies, Colombia has ratified a peace deal.

If we are honest, to hear is to disobey, particularly if God’s words do not comport with our own plans.

Father Robert worked in prison ministry, which is how he became acquainted with his killer.

In the post-election coming-out party for fake news, people seem more willing to pay for the real thing.

The Oscar-winning director took questions from Jesuits around the world about his latest work and his own faith.

"There are so many ways that the Christian message can better inform how we respond to our contemporary circumstances."

Nov. 30, First Wednesday of Advent

Authorities today were still trying to ascertain a motive for the attack.

Hunger is so severe in drought-ridden southern Madagascar that many people in remote villages have eaten almost nothing but cactus fruit for up to four years.

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski remembered the former leader of Cuba and prayed for peace.

Support from Europe and the United States has helped calm some fears related to neighboring Russia, said Archbishop Gintaras Grusas.

Nov. 29, First Tuesday of Advent

What are deacons? How has their role changed over history?

In Christian marriage spouses retain their identity while bringing all else together as one.

The Lakota prayer over water has become a rallying cry in the mass action to prevent the construction of a crude oil pipeline near their reservation.

The pope said there was a "weak response" in most international policies to promoting the common good.

Being the only Chaldean Catholic priest in charge of pastoral work in Turkey, Father Adday is a road warrior who logs thousands of miles meeting Iraqi Christian refugees in Turkey.

"A rigidity that is far from a discernment of situations has been introduced" in seminaries, Pope Francis said. He also called clericalism "one of the most serious illnesses that the church has."