A global synod on priests could help the church to end the "terrible" scandals of clerical child abuse, an English bishop told Pope Francis.

Pope Francis will be spending a few precious hours at the Basilica of Knock while he is in Ireland this weekend.

Clericalism poses the question: How are all Catholics complicit in a culture in which abuse is rampant?

For Jesus, it’s community first, conversion second. Welcome and respect come first.

If you have been fed by Christ within the church, you know that come what may, you have no other home.

The Jesuit-run University of Scranton announced Aug. 20 it was rescinding honorary degrees given to three former bishops of the Diocese of Scranton, and removing their names from buildings.