The Democrats should be talking less about a fabricated “war on women” and instead focusing on policies—such as paid maternity leave—that lift women up.

“I’d forgotten about it, and I didn’t think it was controversial at all,” Cardinal Dolan said.

How do we claim that we celebrate the fullness of human diversity if we are not passionate advocates for racial equality?

The scene in Foundation Hall of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum during Pope Francis' visit spoke volumes about the Catholic Church and interreligious relations.On the platform with Pope Francis Sept. 25 were representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Muslim religions as

Several women participating in the Synod of Bishops on the family said they are encouraged that their views are not only respected but included in the discussions taking place.

Greece is bracing for thousands more Syrians and other people to land on Lesbos and other key island crossings from Turkey, as those fleeing conflict remain undeterred by the worsening weather and colder autumn temperatures in their desperate search for safety in Europe.

The publication of the letter from thirteen cardinals to Pope Francis on October 11 by the Italian expert on Vatican affairs Sandro Magister continued to be at the center of discussion in Rome today with various declarations from cardinals and much speculation as to the motive why it was leaked a

Housed in a Jesuit-owned building, the shelter is run with funds from the papal almoner

Cupich cited a memorable line from Pope Francis’ speech to Congress, when the pontiff denounced the profits of the arms trade as “money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood.”

The move is an attempt to keep politics and prejudice out of the registration process.

An overview of various terms within Ignatian education

In their letter, the cardinals wrote that some consider “the synodal procedures” as “lacking openness and genuine collegiality.”

In a telegram to Turkey's president, he expressed his closeness to all those suffering from the terrible attack and assured them of his prayers.

Working group reports show synod participants adapting to more focus on discussion, looking to the work ahead.

Political infighting of recent weeks have put “The People’s House” in a very bad light

Melkite Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo said that the bombing of rebel positions by Russian jets was "a source of hope" for Syria.

"As part of the church's ancient teaching on the dignity of the human person," Archbishop Vigano wrote, "the Holy Father has advocated for 'the establishment of the universal moratorium on executions throughout the world, in order to abolish capital punishment.'"

Cardinal Wuerl said it was important for the synod members to show people around the world both that the church still believes firmly that marriage and family are blessings, but also that church leaders know there are challenges raised by society and by the individuals themselves.

The Christian must discern all things, even when everything is going well.

On Friday October 9 the Vatican released 13 initial reports from various language working groups at the Synod on the Family. These reports address part 1 of the synod’s “working document,” or “Instrumentum Laboris,” which includes the first four chapters of the document