My concern with Advent is that it can reduce our hoping for the surprising act of God to waiting for God to give us what we expect.

Audra McDonald, our greatest living musical theater actor, transforms the role of Momma Rose in a stunning new revival of “Gypsy.”

The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency.

When both the literal and the spiritual darkness of the world feels overwhelming, we must not turn away.

The unique perspectives and gifts that women bring, in collaboration with clergy, enrich the church in ways that go beyond what ordination could offer.

A recent missive from Cardinal Blase Cupich to parishioners in Chicago provoked an unusually vitriolic response after the cardinal addressed issues regarding proper liturgical practice on Communion lines.

After another Trump victory, I thought about tuning out of politics. Then I remembered that I do not have that luxury. I am a Catholic.

A Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, by Father Terrance Klein

Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom and heroic virtues of five others in a series of decrees published Dec. 18.

A Reflection for Friday of the Third Week of Advent, by Joe Hoover, S.J.