At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself.

The statement is expected to express remorse that the (Protestant) Church of England carried out so many acts of violence.

DeVos’ candidacy has been met with fierce opposition for labor unions, Democrats and civil rights groups.

Pope Francis puts his credibility on the line not only in the foreign policy field, but also in the pastoral field, outgoing U.S. Vatican Ambassador Ken Hackett says.

The law has brought about important gains in coverage and those gains should be protected.

The Iraqi Catholic clergy do not want to see a safe corridor set up for Christians.

Embroiled in a legal battle to protect their property from confiscation by the Israeli government, the Nasser family has made their farm a symbol of nonviolent resistance.

The attack killed more than 100 refugees and aid workers, a Borno state official said.

The remarkable showdown is the latest example Pope Francis clashing with more conservative elements in the Catholic Church.

Why is it easier to explore the gritty reality of racism, sexism or elitism when it’s set in another world?