Meteorologists say spring 2017 was Italy's third-driest in some 60 years. The drought has put Rome at risk for drastic water rationing, a measure being considered later this week by authorities.

On issues that have become hallmarks of the Francis papacy, notably care of creation and the global refugee crisis, Mrs. Gingrich had difficulty explaining how she might engage the Vatican, given Mr. Trump’s views.

Allowing the pipeline through the property would run contrary to the congregation's Land Ethic.

Activists see a moral imperative for protecting our water.

It is clear that the president either has not yet read "Laudato Si'", or he simply disagrees with what the pontiff said.

Almost every lily any of us in the United States will see this Easter comes from the very same tiny area at the northwest border of California.