The pope is seeking to get the government and opposition to negotiate a peaceful solution to the present crisis.

“Behind an attitude of rigidity there is always something else in the life of a person. Rigidity is not a gift of God. Meekness is, goodness is, benevolence is, forgiveness is. But rigidity isn’t.”

The G-d who unleashes such overwhelming destruction is the very same G-d who can give us strength to endure it.

To follow Jesus, Catholics must tend to the poor and sick.

Where we choose to click and what we choose to read matters. Collecting these stories cost some people their lives. Why not honor that sacrifice?

The pope spoke about what he considers the most important work Jesuits are called to in the 21st century.

The vice chancellor had to be escorted out of the church, over the sanctuary and through the back entrance, protected by clergy, peace monitors and organizers of the meeting.

Pride may well be the first deadly sin to arrive and the last to leave.

Given the recent move on Mosul, Iraqi Christians hope their time in exile is soon coming to an end.

As a Catholic priest, you can count on people to be curious about two things in your life: celibacy and confessions.