People of the southwest Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea face dual threats from rising sea levels and the advent of undersea mining for valuable metals.

Francis has been first and foremost “a missionary pope,” who is determined to transform the church into “a missionary church.”

According to a new Pew Research Center poll, 84 percent of U.S. Catholics hold a “favorable” view of Pope Francis.

Cardinal Kasper rejected claims from some Catholics who accuse Pope Francis of undermining church teaching on marriage.

“The rule to follow in all cases,” the reflection says of family ministry, “is the love and mercy of the Lord.”

The bishops deem it possible in certain cases to allow the Eucharist to be given to a non-Catholic spouse in a mixed-denomination marriage.

We now mark five years of Francis’ pontificate. The editors of America wish him many more.

He also said he doesn't read the blogs devoted to leading a 'resistance' against him.

Pope Francis has encouraged church leaders to accept “a healthy dose of self-criticism.”

When is a sacramental marriage truly consummated?