In a midtown subway station four silent women, bent over their smartphones, texted or read while an unconscious ragged man sprawled helpless at their feet. I checked to see if he was dead.

When many saw Catholics as untrustworthy citizens, Hamilton argued for their full inclusion as American citizens.

The assembly will be examining what is widely referred to as the Eighth Amendment, which gives effect to Ireland’s ban on abortion.

We are inclined to label “wolves,” who are so often the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized.

Sometimes Pope Francis’ actions are even more eloquent than his words.

In a country known for maple-syrupy trivialities and over-politeness, the idea that the U.S.-based campaign against police brutality could secure or even need a national foothold may come as a surprise.

'We have a pope who is casual, imprecise and a fan of hyperbole. That is a new, hard thing.'

Activists are demanding that the New York Senator take a stand against the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.

How can the church continue to sustain its ministries while bearing witness to the timeless truths of its teaching when its own employees do not accept them all?

Despite its functional independence, Taiwan is still regarded in Beijing as a renegade province.

Derek Black was royalty among U.S. white nationalists.

The United States strives to both honor and assist our wounded veterans; but how do we treat our enemies?

The statement was signed by more than 70 women active in various Catholic ministries.

The pope is seeking to get the government and opposition to negotiate a peaceful solution to the present crisis.

“Behind an attitude of rigidity there is always something else in the life of a person. Rigidity is not a gift of God. Meekness is, goodness is, benevolence is, forgiveness is. But rigidity isn’t.”

The G-d who unleashes such overwhelming destruction is the very same G-d who can give us strength to endure it.

To follow Jesus, Catholics must tend to the poor and sick.

Where we choose to click and what we choose to read matters. Collecting these stories cost some people their lives. Why not honor that sacrifice?

The pope spoke about what he considers the most important work Jesuits are called to in the 21st century.

The vice chancellor had to be escorted out of the church, over the sanctuary and through the back entrance, protected by clergy, peace monitors and organizers of the meeting.