The U.S. bishops declared suicide “a terrible tragedy, one that a compassionate society should work to prevent.”

Critics argue that the proposed measure would place the Christian minority at a distinct disadvantage.

Pakistan's decision to shut down a federal ministry charged with safeguarding the rights of the nation's religious minorities has renewed fears that conditions for minorities will worsen.

Pope Benedict XVI blamed persistent world hunger on selfish and profit-driven economic models.

Judging by 'Midnight in Paris,' Woody Allen seems almost in danger of enjoying life.

More than 1,400 people have been killed since the regime of Bashar al-Assad began its brutal clampdown on dissent in Syria.

Male discussion groups have proved successful on college campuses, but the exploration of male spirituality can be valuable to men of any age. Listed below are a few resources from the Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Richard Rohr, O.F.M. You can find a more complete resource list here.

A referendum in Italy has spotlighted an emerging social justice issue: access to safe water as a basic human right.

Cardinal Angelo Scola's appointment as archbishop of Milan prompts some to wonder about Cardinal Scola's "papabile" rating.

Catholic bishops of the North and Central America cited "those searching for work, asylum-seekers, refugees and victims of human trafficking.”