Pope Francis said he plans to focus on mercy, the legacy of St. John Paul II and marriage in his upcoming visit to Poland.

Two articles orchestrated by the Vatican defend Pope Francis' "The Joy of Love."

Plagiarism is a serious offense.

The refugee crisis demands better aid, not just more aid.

The Johnson Amendment currently prohibits churches from engaging in overt political activity.

The appointment comes about three months after the former head of CNS was forced to step down.

The archdiocese has a social media presence like pretty much nowhere in the world—including the Vatican.

“The exercises are a living tradition, meant not just for Jesuits but for all people.”

'Hystopia,' by David Means

'Purity,' by Jonathan Franzen

'13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty,' by Mario Marazziti

How the Supreme Court fared without its most vocal justice

The pressure to “clean up” the city for its moment in the global spotlight may lead to further victimization.

Conditions in Venezuela appear to be reaching a complete breakdown.

Economic advantage is not the only goal of higher education.

"In short, it is the story of a media manipulator who strove to turn his celebrity into elective office. Draw what parallels you may."

Residents of San Francisco will need to budget plenty of time for voting this fall.

The Republican Party has adopted what Christian conservatives cheered as the most conservative party platform ever, pushing the GOP decidedly to the right on abortion and gay rights amid uncertainty about Donald Trump's policies.