Msgr. Carlo Cappella, who had served in the Vatican embassy in Washington, D.C., has been under criminal investigation since his recall from the U.S. last September.

Many described technology as something of a necessary evil.

When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.

Every year, my sister and I take the anniversary of each of our parents’ deaths off and spend it together. We go to the cemetery and to Mass, and gather the memories and the mourning into our arms and hearts for one more year.

The encyclical is notably known for upholding church renouncement of contraception.