Catholic bishops there are grappling with a difficult question: Should those who end their lives with the assistance of medication be given a Catholic funeral?

The article looks at the growing similarities in the rhetoric and world views adopted by evangelical fundamentalists and some "militant" Catholic hardliners.

Money destined for “Pope's hospital” allegedly went toward renovating the former secretary of state’s apartment.

The church’s opposition to racism should be a consistent and constant force in our country.

We were made for more than the manipulation of words and images.

The archbishop of Milan leads a very large church with ancient traditions and heroes.