President Donald Trump called on world leaders at a Sept. 23 U.N. event on religious freedom to end religious persecution around the globe.

The decision sets up an election season clash between Trump and Congress that seems certain to exacerbate the nation’s fierce partisan divides.

The facility at Guantánamo Bay should be closed as soon as possible and the prisoners should be transferred to maximum security facilities and tried in a court of law.

When local Catholic leaders Sept. 23 welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, including lay ministers who tend to migrants in various parts of the U.S., they proudly spoke of the "DNA" of the El Paso community, one that doesn't treat those who aren't from the area as strangers.

The pope said that the nations of the world have a duty to fight against climate change, adding that despite a weak response so far, a “window of opportunity is still open.”

Top Democrats have made clear their support for abortion access, while pro-life Democrats continue to fade from Washington.

The U.S.C.C.B. and Jesuit leaders have renewed their criticism of the Trump administration's treatment of migrants.

Massachusetts congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III is planning a primary challenge against fellow Democrat--and incumbent U. S. senator--Edward Markey, setting the stage for a political showdown in a state well-known for epic political contests.

In his new book, Ian Bremmer predicts that soon Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, China and many others will all have their own Marie Le Pens and Steve Bannons.

An overwhelming number of people--including faith-based health care professionals--believe that conscience rights for medical personnel should be protected.