The new film 'The 33' captures stories of suffering and hope

U.S. Supreme Court justices said on Nov. 6 they will hear seven pending appeals in lawsuits brought by several Catholic and other faith-based entities against the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate. Among the plaintiffs are the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Archdiocese of Washingto

Perhaps we need to meditate more on the active work of Advent.

The church must become "a proactive agent for racial justice" if it is to "remain viable and relevant in the 21st century."

The pilgrimage is among dozens of actions Catholics are taking in preparation for the upcoming 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Many Catholic environmental advocates are hopeful that the Paris summit will result in a long-term pact to reduce carbon emissions with the goal of slowing climate change.

The plan calls for $21 million to be paid to 355 abuse survivors.

Meeting workers and addressing a major gathering of the Catholic Church in Italy, Pope Francis demanded an end to economic exploitation, to clerics "obsessed" with power, to apathy among youth and to a cold, fearful church that forgets Christ is always by its side.

If Facebook cares about us, it should governed by a structure that is principally, not secondarily, accountable to us.

Pope Francis issued a clarion call to the Italian church to radically renew itself by adopting “the sentiments of Jesus: humility, disinterest and beatitude.”

Moderates in both parties are appealing to Wall Street, not working-class voters.

"Let your words be simple so that everyone can understand. Don't give long homilies," the pope said. "Allow me to ask you to remember your dad and how very happy he was to have found another parish in a town nearby where the Mass was celebrated without a homily!"

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops called on Kenyans to prepare for Pope Francis' first visit to Africa at the end of November by embracing peace and co-existence and with prayer. They also invited people to turn out to welcome the pontiff during his Nov. 25-27 visit to the East Africa nat

Apart from the YouTube star and his apparent fans, I can't find any other Starbucks-frenzied Christians out there.

“Spotlight” is a tale of a still ongoing calamity.

"The Bible: A Book for the Family" is this year’s theme for Bible Week, building on the Synod of Bishops on the Family and Pope Francis's visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families.

Edward W. Schmidt, S.J., offers a reflection from Barcelona. Visit our special pilgrimage web site to follow their trip.

Pope Francis denounced the stealing and leaking of confidential documents from the Vatican as “a crime” and “a deplorable act that does not help.”

Matt Malone, S.J. offers a reflection from Manresa. Visit our special pilgrimage web site to follow their trip.

Matt Malone, S.J. offers a reflection from Montserrat. Visit our special pilgrimage web site to follow their trip.

Kenya is the pope's first stop on a three-nation visit to the continent later this month.