In nine states some ex-felons must petition the courts or the governor to make them whole citizens again.

The outreach to the Cuban Catholic Church is the first for Catholic Extension.

"Killing the criminal does not bring justice to the victims," Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said.

if you’ve ever wondered about the origins of hip-hop and the Bronx, “The Get Down” is a great starting point.

The Illinois budget battle raises broader questions about whether the state has a moral obligation to care for its citizens in need.

The Pew survey finds that regular attendees of Mass are more likely to follow the church on abortion and homosexuality.

Paolo Dy is a Filipino Catholic filmmaker who directed and co-wrote the first English-language feature film about St. Ignatius of Loyola

The building of walls and the exclusion of the stranger are truly not the main forces of our time.

For generations, the church has provided support for millions of Americans, regardless of religion.

Pope Francis said silence and prayer is the way to overcome our darkest moments, rather than resorting to pills or alcohol to escape from our woes. His comments came during his homily at the morning Mass celebrated on Tuesday at the Santa Marta residence. Taking his cue from the day’s fir