The annual award of $1,000,000 recognizes unsung heroes who are conquering the world's most persistent social problems.

Cardinal Walter Kasper an accomplished German theologian who has written at least 15 books in ecclesiology and Christology has become known in recent years as the ldquo pope rsquo s theologian rdquo His latest book quot The Catholic Church quot sheds light on why Pope Francis has relied on

Catholic bishops on Tuesday chose for their top leadership posts two prelates from states touching Mexico.

Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si’” presents a challenge to closed American exceptionalism.

National correspondent Michael O'Loughlin is covering the USCCB gathering for America.

“In our country, we need to start building bridges and bringing people together.”

In the face of the mounting political crises over immigration, is it possible to bring a renewed perspective to this question?

The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.

We have to ask if the idea of vocation as a stable place in the world applies to the way careers operate in the American economy.

After years of frosty relations between France and the Holy See, François Hollande speaks from his heart to a pope who much prefers this attitude