In his position, others might have begun to hate the world. Instead, Thomas Merton found he could not leave it alone.

Celebrated the Sunday before the opening of the Supreme Court's term, the annual Mass invokes the Holy Spirit upon those who are responsible for the administration of justice.

A Roman Catholic diocese that students and spectators cannot kneel or otherwise protest when the national anthem is played.

Rushdie is a writer keen to take on big, messy matters—and few are bigger or messier these days than American life at home and abroad.

Speaker Ryan will deliver the keynote address next month at the Al Smith dinner.