Catholic Social Services refuses to place foster children in homes headed by same-sex couples; the city of Philadelphia says this policy violates a nondiscrimination law.

Can inside jokes among those who already speak the language of the church appeal to the outside world?

A boy at a front door, a shadowy guest.

Millennials need to acknowledge that our parents’ generation will not be able to lead the way forever.

“We are losing three generations of people, and we need to hear why,” said Bishop Mark O’Connell.

Some students had reservations about politicians whose pro-life commitment was too narrow.