What can we learn from these stories? What does God want to teach us?

By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.

As same-sex marriage becomes more mainstream, the church holds the line on L.G.B.T. issues.

An interview with Bishop James. D Conley, who signed the open letter "Created Male and Female" defending a traditional understanding of gender.

On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.

Marx stopped short of a full endorsement of blessings for same-sex couples, but made it clear he was open to approving such benedictions in private ceremonies.