The list includes all of the diocesan bishops of the nine countries from the Amazon region, as well as three from the United States.

But the Pan-Amazon Synod’s organizers say much of the unhappiness with the its working document simply reflects Eurocentricism. Many critics “have little knowledge of the Amazon and in some cases have no commitment to its people.”

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.

The first Latino pope and Hispanic Heritage Month

Tania Tetlow, president of Loyola University New Orleans, remembers her friend and mentor Cokie Roberts, who passed away on Sept. 17.

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.

Some Catholic schools are implementing dual-language programs, part of an effort to reflect the reality of life in the church in the United States.

The Life of Saint Teresa of Ávila is termed an “autohagiography,” a self-justification of saintliness, by Carlos Eire, a professor of history and religious studies at Yale University.