The Chinese government imposed its one-child policy in 1979 to curb the growth of the population that, at that time, was reaching 972 million people. The policy most strictly applied to Han Chinese, but not to ethnic minorities around China.

“Pope Francis is a fascinating combination of a man in a hurry and a man who takes his time.”

The Wisconsin Republican is faced with keeping his party's conference unified as he takes a position that places him third in line for the presidency. He has vowed to change business-as-usual in the House by building broad consensus for legislation and pledged to eschew last-minute, closed-door deals.

"Is Christian faith incompatible with vast wealth?"

The spiritual impetus and energy of Vatican II is still emerging, with Pope Francis as its servant of the servants.

Ambassador Saperstein's remarks show the promise of pluralism in societies that protect religious freedom, where a Jewish rabbi can stand with a Catholic nun in solidarity against violence and repression.

The Rule of St. Benedict, like aged sherry, is an acquired taste. Wisdom Distilled from the Daily not only gave me a taste of The Rule’s timeless wisdom, but a hunger and thirst for it.

'Sudden Justice,' by Chris Woods

'The Vice of Luxury,' by David Cloutier, and 'Distant Strangers,' by Judith Lichtenberg

'The Letters of T. S. Eliot,' by T. S. Eliot, and 'The Collected Letters of Robinson Jeffers, with Selected Letters of Una Jeffers,' by Robinson Jeffers

'Seymour Hersh, Scoop Artist,' by Robert Miraldi

'The Ransom of the Soul,' by Peter Brown and 'Heaven Can Wait,' by Diana Walsh Pasulka

The biggest clash of the debate was between Mr. Rubio and Jeb Bush, whose status as Establishment Favorite is whirling down the drain.

It is not yet 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning, but already two long lines of people trail down 34th Street from the Manhattan Center building in New York City. They chat amongst themselves while a corps of volunteers passes out cookies and coffee, welcoming everyone and making small talk. Many of the pe

‘Today is a time of mercy!” This was the parting message Pope Francis gave to the 270 synod fathers from some 120 countries at the closing Mass for the meeting of the Synod of Bishops on the family in St Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 25.He has made this same declaration several times si

Islam in ReviewI was deeply troubled by Bill Williams’s review of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Heretic (“At a Crossroads,” 10/19). Neither the book nor the review sheds light on Islam; rather, they play into Americans’ fears and misunderstandings. In calling for “Islamic ref

While all eyes are on the continuing drama of Syrian migrants at the borders of Europe, a representative from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was in Washington on Oct. 21 reminding Congress that the United States has a similar humanitarian crisis unfolding at its southern border. “Chil

Mohammad Akhlaq, a Muslim, was murdered on Sept. 28 by a mob of Hindus angered by reports that he had eaten beef, in Dadri, India. The incident “should not be considered a spontaneous act of isolated violence, but planned barbarism by persons who enjoy impunity.” That’s the opinion

An old book teaches some new literary lessons.