The assembly will be examining what is widely referred to as the Eighth Amendment, which gives effect to Ireland’s ban on abortion.

We are inclined to label “wolves,” who are so often the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized.

Sometimes Pope Francis’ actions are even more eloquent than his words.

In a country known for maple-syrupy trivialities and over-politeness, the idea that the U.S.-based campaign against police brutality could secure or even need a national foothold may come as a surprise.

'We have a pope who is casual, imprecise and a fan of hyperbole. That is a new, hard thing.'

Activists are demanding that the New York Senator take a stand against the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.

How can the church continue to sustain its ministries while bearing witness to the timeless truths of its teaching when its own employees do not accept them all?

Despite its functional independence, Taiwan is still regarded in Beijing as a renegade province.

Derek Black was royalty among U.S. white nationalists.

The statement was signed by more than 70 women active in various Catholic ministries.