In a rebuke to the Trump administration on Feb. 9, the three federal appellate judges sided with the states of Washington and Minnesota on nearly every matter, opening the possibility that the case could shift to the U.S. Supreme Court.

A letter-writing campaign among U.S. inamtes incarcerated as juveniles inspires Pope Francis to send a response on the issue of fair sentencing.

Pope Francis said that members of the Mafia are excommunicated during a visit to Calabria on June 21.

Soccer may be the focus of the World Cup, but a Catholic law enforcement official says it's also a time to protect human trafficking victims.

A Catholic relief worker reports that unifying efforts continue to bring peace to Rwanda 20 years after the African nation's genocide.

Pope Francis denounced child labor during his weekly general audience June 11.

A Catholic relief worker reports that unifying efforts continue to bring peace to Rwanda 20 years after the African nation's genocide.

Pope Francis answered questions from reporters during an in-flight news conference on his return flight to Rome from the Holy Land May 26.

Pope Francis prayed for peace in the Middle East alongside Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas June 8 at the Vatican.

While visiting the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome, Pope Francis said a "tired" Europe needs to find her roots again.