The independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission said it aims to defend the universal right to freedom of religion abroad and makes policy recommendations to the U.S. administration.

Bishop Peter Lin Jiashan was officially installed as head of the Fuzhou Diocese in Fujian province. Since 1997, Bishop Lin had refused to register with the government, and thus had not been recognized by Chinese authorities.

The number of homeless has continued to grow. The 2018-19 season averaged about 85 homeless a night. The past season averaged 90-95 each night.

The Catholic bishops of Brazil are alarmed over reports that certain Catholic media outlets in that country are openly requesting financial aid in exchange for supporting the government of President Jair Bolsonaro without their knowledge or consent.

Unknown to most citizens, the dozens of inspectors general in the federal government look for waste, fraud and ethics violations. And President Trump has begun firing them, writes Kevin Wildes, S.J.

I am a black priest in a predominantly white, rural parish. Answering this question is more urgent than ever.

“Gentefied” tackles an important issue with nuance and compassion.

A reflection of the feast of Corpus Christi, by the Rev. Terrance Klein

A "thicker conception" of the common good is needed and is precisely what Catholic social teaching can contribute to the public conversation.

A Salvadoran military commander is on trial in Spain for his involvement for the murder of the Salvadoran martyrs at the Jesuit-run Central American University over three decades ago.