“Prison Journal" recounts the first five months of Pell’s 404 days in solitary lockup.

Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God's closeness and people's vigilance against indifference and mediocrity

Wilton Gregory said he hopes Pope Francis will find him to be “supportive, encouraging and trustworthy” in his role as a cardinal, but his primary ministry is still to be the archbishop of Washington.

Join America Media as we prepare for the coming of our Lord with special daily Advent reflections on The Word podcast.

St. Francis’ poverty was not cold and brutal but actually, in a way, worldly. It was a poverty that anyone today searching for what is real and authentic might relate to.

An New York City parish organized a fully accessible prayer service for people with disabilities, who even in the church are often forgotten on the margins.