At last, a clear, uncompromising stance of moral opposition to the death penalty by the highest authority of the church.

The pope’s comments and the timing of them suggest that a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church may be forthcoming to reflect this new development in the church’s understanding.

Is 'pro-life' an appeal or an accusation?

I am sad over the loss of life, tired of excuses for the loss of life, and angry that we are paralyzed by the loss of life.

With the E.P.A. under threat, Catholics should remember our responsibility to protect all of the earth’s most vulnerable inhabitants.

Charlie Gard died on Friday, July 28 after his parents gave up a protracted legal battle with a London hospital over whether he could be successfully treated in the United States for a rare genetic condition.