External realities are complicating the traditional structures on which parishes have relied for decades.

What I saw at the U.S.-Mexico border reminded me of the solidarity with migrants so often lacking in our country today.

We need to remember that even in the middle of dealing with whatever big thing is happening now: We are alive.

Our readers weigh in on the value and spiritual benefits of vegetarianism, inspired by the experience of Fr. Francis X. Clooney, S.J.

Methods of further incorporating “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on care of creation, into the life of the church at the local and national level was a point of discussion for the U.S. bishops in Baltimore during their fall general assembly Nov. 13.

The cause for the canonization of Pedro Arrupe, S.J., 28th superior general of the Society of Jesus, took an important step forward today, Nov. 14, with the closing of its diocesan phase.