“Corsicana,” named for the small Texas city in which it is set, is odd and stiff—qualities that are only exacerbated by director Sam Gold’s spare, often awkwardly formal staging.

A life lived in the Gospel makes demands upon us. If it does not, we need to look again. Maybe we are not living such a life.

The Irish-born American cardinal and former bishop of Dallas, Tex., is considered a big hitter in the Vatican because of the many important responsibilities that Pope Francis has entrusted to him in recent years.

In his general audience, Pope Francis emphasized how following Jesus often means accepting that we don’t have total control over our lives, especially as we age.

What can spiritual power do in a war zone? An interfaith peace delegation went to Kyiv to provide pastoral accompaniment and explore ways to break the dynamics of violence.

Andre Dubus wrote short stories and novellas about the brutal truths and miraculous moments in life—and more than a few dealt with the joys and sorrows of fatherhood.

A wide-ranging interview with Andre Dubus on literary influences, faith and the process of writing.

Pro-life politicians and organizations have received many threats of violence since the Dobbs draft was leaked. Many are petitioning the Justice Department to do more about these threats.

Even pro-life advocates who have long called for overturning Roe v. Wade are unsure what comes next as a Supreme Court decision that could reverse the landmark 1973 decision is expected this month.