The kidnapping became an international scandal and contributed to the anti-clerical sentiment sweeping across Europe.

John O'Malley's new book completes his trinity of works on church councils.

This week, we talk with Guy Consolmagno, S.J.—a Jesuit brother and director of the Vatican Observatory.

Francis' “modest goal” is “to re-propose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time.”

“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It’s also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.