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People take photos on smartphones as Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 12. The pope called for an immediate cease-fire in Syria so that civilians can be rescued. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Catholic charities around the world are advocating on behalf of children victims in Syria.
The decision by South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority to charge Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan and two associates with fraud is significant to say the least.
Paul at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (Flickr photo/Lwp Kommunikáció)
The genius of A.A. is that it is a proto-religious fellowship in which people in desperate need somehow rediscover the fire of a foundational miracle.
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, during a meeting with nuncios. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano, handout)
One C9 cardinal told me recently, “Pope Francis truly believes in a collegial style of government; we see this clearly in our meetings."
Putin and Obama meet to discuss Syria. (CC photo/Kremlin.ru)
U.S. violations of international law continue.
London in 2014 (Flickr photo/Daniel Chapma)
Along the River Thames, to the east and the west, new tall buildings shoot up almost monthly.
A demonstration against the death penalty last February during the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, Calif. (CNS photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, The Tidings)
Some Catholics have turned their sights to other issues—euthanasia, death penalty—that are part of the church’s pro-life agenda.
Jennifer Fulwiler (jenniferfulwiler.com)
Jennifer Fulwiler is a lay Catholic writer, speaker and host of a daily radio show on SiriusXM's "The Catholic Channel."
Pope Francis prays during a Marian vigil in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 8. Also pictured is Msgr. Guido Marini, papal master of ceremonies. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
"Humility never comes without humiliation. And we see Jesus humiliated on the cross,” said Francis.