Pope Francis brought a message of love and inclusion during his five-hour visit to the Greek island of Lesbos on April 16 in a way that resonated across the world. And in what has become typical for this papacy, he did so by both words and gestures.While the decision to take three Syrian refugee fam

A new book reveals activities by the Russian president to train small military units in Western Europe.

Francis appeals to the visual sense for understanding authentic love.

Church officials in Pakistan have backed a government plea to the international community not to demonize all Muslims because of acts of terrorism committed by a few extremists. Negative news and publicity against Muslims by the Western media are helping extremists fuel hatred against Muslims worldw

Each time we meet Shakespeare, we bring ourselves to the encounter.

The kerfuffle in France over Western fashion designers producing Islamic clothing for women is another sign of the stigma Islam carries today.

"Even many 'pro-choice' Americans realize that the logic of their position requires them to respect a choice not to be involved in abortion." '

The one-hour appearance by Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, had created an uproar.

The tragedy ranks among the deadliest in recent years on the often-treacherous sea voyage along the central Mediterranean by refugees and migrants.

On April 19, Cardinal Timothy Dolan opened the canonical inquiry on the life of the Catholic Worker movement founder.

The city has been under a state of emergency for more than four months, and people there are using filters and bottled water.

"The process should be no longer characterized by the absolutist presumptions of an antiquated legal system that has nothing to do with the Gospel."

Refugees are terrified they may be deported to Turkey at any time.

“To grow in love through the realities of life is to learn that true love wears working clothes.”

"She got involved in a dark, dark world without asking for it and without deserving it."

Jesuit center for refugees marks 35 years of service in the heart of Rome.

In two new productions intimate transgressions have world-shattering consequences

Sister Clare Theresa Crockett, 33, of Londonderry, died while leading children to safety in a school at Playa Prieta.

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"This law has the power to change how the public views the gruesome reality of abortion."