Julie Payette, Canada’s new governor general, stirred up controversy with a speech to a scientific gathering in which she seemed to pit “divine intervention” against “natural process.”

Pope Francis’ condemnation of deterrence is a strong challenge to nuclear strategies of the superpowers, including the United States.

A homily loaded with autobiographical details is not the only way to get the interest of a congregation.

Working on the frontline to help exploited women requires patience and the sensitivity to move at someone else’s speed.

A German newspaper published the names of about 33,293 people who died seeking refuge in Europe.

It is too late for Louis C.K. to be the model of male feminism. It is not too late for him to be a model of contrition.