New rules to promote greater appreciation of religious orders' distinctive missions.

This morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the mother church of the Jesuit order, the church of the Gesù, to mark the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus and to give thanks for the enrollment of the first Jesuit to be ordained a priest, Peter Faber, S.J., in the list of the saints. In his

Stars are an apt image of God in our lives. But what ones see in the heavens depends upon one’s stance on earth.

It is disturbing to learn that many of the objects we take for granted as part of our daily lives—clothes, chocolate, coffee–are frequently made under conditions that aren’t simply unjust, but that can only be described as slavery.  Once thought to be a moral issue dealt with

John Anderson reviews “American Hustle,” nominated for best picture in the weekend's Academy Awards.

A guest blog from Michael Rogers, S.J., a Jesuit priest living in Rome.

UNICEF reports that in the ongoing violence that has gripped Bangui the capital of the Central African Republic since early December attacks against children have sunk to a vicious new low with at least two children beheaded and one of them mutilated ldquo We are witnessing unprecedented levels

Some parents are voicing concerns about how children may be affected by easy access to pot.

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz seeks a break from fines over compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

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Looking to go bankrupt in 2014 because of Amazon purchases nbsp Have I got the link for you The Catholic World Report asked 39 people -- poets writers bloggers editors and more -- for a list of the best books they read in 2013 As readers know I love books and I love nbsp lists of nbsp great

The Associated Press reports tonight that in a late night ruling Justice Sonia Sotomayor has blocked the implementation of portions of President Barack Obama 39 s health care law that would have forced some faith-affiliated organizations to provide health insurance for employees that includes birth

As a user of pick one Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Tumblr Pinterest or whatever has been invented as I rsquo m typing these words I make the following resolutions for the New Year 1 nbsp I will treat everyone with charity and give everyone the benefit of the doubt nbsp No matter ho

The United Nations moved on the diplomatic and military fronts on Dec. 30 to douse the flames of conflict in South Sudan, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urging the government to free political prisoners to facilitate talks with rebels and the Security Council holding a crisis meeting o

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei are among the key political experts invited by the Vatican for a one-day meeting aimed at promoting a cease-fire in Syria, the protection of Christians there and a transitional and unified government.The Va

Cape Cod MA It rsquo s December 30 All of us I am sure are pondering the year past and looking ahead with varying degrees of apprehension to 2014 For me there is the added feature ndash fact apprehension ndash that January 1 marks the half-way point of my sabbatical Technically at lea

For my birthday this year a friend gave me a nbsp collection of writings by Karl Rahner The collection is titled The Great Church Year The Best of Karl Rahner 39 s Homilies Sermons and Meditations As you 39 d expect every paragraph edifies Here I want to share nbsp a poetic nbsp passage th

Every year at Christmas upon my return home I always make an extra effort to visit my alma mater My primary reason is clear to visit friends that I made amongst the faculty and staff when I was a student there and with whom I still try to keep close ties But I do retain a secondary reason for m

Is it just me?  Am I the only one let down by the holiday?