On Monday the Jesuit delegates of GC 36 began the official four days of “murmurationes” (“murmurings”) designed to identify their next leader.

I have been deeply influenced by Hinduism in preparing my homilies, but I have almost never mentioning Hinduism from the pulpit.

The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.

Blase Cupich of Chicago, Kevin Farrell, formerly of Dallas, and Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis will receive a red hat.

In the 'Lord of the Flies,' the one who slanders and scatters, isn’t out there, in the dark, he's within them.

Under the plan people with abuse claims already pending with the church would have until Jan. 31 to apply for compensation.