‘Merchants of Doubt’ play scientists on TV.

Pope Francis is a radical reformer who is facing enemies—inside and outside of the church—opposed to at least some parts of his agenda, said a prominent church historian.Massimo Faggioli, an expert on the Second Vatican Council and the author of several books, said the pope is not a libe

Presidential veto will allow for 'more time to reflect' on project's environmental impact

'Inferno,' by Robert A. Ferguson

The outbreak of measles has many concerned about the resurgence of a deadly disease. But what if it is actually the symptom of something much larger?The outbreak in January, which originated in Disneyland and has spread to over a dozen states, has brought the vaccine debate back to the national spot

It’s spring break time; do you know where your college age children are? If they attend a Catholic college, there’s a decent chance they’re among the thousands of students who are spending it on an immersion trip to any number of communities in need around the globe.Over the next f

When Catholic schools boast about ldquo Catholic identity rdquo they rsquo re usually talking about things like campus ministries required theology courses and Barack Obama Despite the church rsquo s trenchant teachings on the subject mdash which stand in sharp distinction to the current U S

Can nature be more rarified than in a rainbow Earth donates water droplets Sunlight supplies the rest A rainbow is the most ethereal element of God rsquo s creation Small wonder it was chosen to be the sign of God rsquo s covenant In the presence of water light is reflected refracted dispers

'Mercy in the City,' by Kerry Weber, and 'The Many Sides of Peace,' by Brayton Shanley

Visit shows how far America has come since anti-Catholic climate of its early history