The day before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, Pope Francis said he would make no judgments about the candidate and was interested only in the impact his policies would have on the poor.

The combination of religion and politics then, just as today, was reinforced in cultural practices.

The last year has been a difficult one indeed, particularly for those who are in any way concerned about political life in the United States. As I write this column, the election has not yet taken place, though we are close to Election Day and early voting is already underway in many parts of the co

Using too broad a brush to paint any group of people is rarely a good idea, including a hierarchy composed of hundreds of individuals.

An interview with Jordan Flaherty, author of 'No More Heroes: Grassroots Challenges to the Savior Mentality.'

Pope Francis praised the 100 countries that joined the Paris climate agreement but emphasized that implementing it must involve multidisciplinary cooperation and special measures of solidarity with the poor.

The Republican nominee rode a populist wave in reaction to extreme individualism and a neglect of civil society.

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

This is the most improbable election since an elderly Jesuit from Argentina was elected pope.

The police have shown little hostility toward the crowds, but retailers may be losing patience.