Seekers of spirituality and meaning exist everywhere, in and out of religion, and Haight wishes to reach them.

If a bishop or school system decides to bust the union, teachers have few tools at their disposal to resist.

A new website called Catholic Women Preach will publish videos of women breaking open Scripture.

The bishops said they were deeply concerned that a South African withdrawal will “influence and encourage other African countries to leave the court en masse.”

The only way for resolution "is through solidarity," where everyone pitches in, says Pope Francis.

Allegations surfaced in July in a report by Australia's ABC featuring several people who accused Cardinal Pell of sexual assault.

"About four in 10 delayed at least one thing like eating, paying bills or medical care or they required financial help—perhaps housing—from friends, family or other sources."

In a midtown subway station four silent women, bent over their smartphones, texted or read while an unconscious ragged man sprawled helpless at their feet. I checked to see if he was dead.

When many saw Catholics as untrustworthy citizens, Hamilton argued for their full inclusion as American citizens.