“The Church is a family of families,” Pope Francis writes in “Amoris Laetitia.”

The history of “Sesame Street” offers some helpful lessons to anyone trying to spread a message of hope in an all-too-divided world.

‘Blinded by the Light’ captures the angst and joy of being a teenager.

Perinatal hospice offers compassionate care to children with life-limiting conditions.

Of course, the train ride was the highlight of his day. But I am hopeful he learned what it means to welcome the stranger.

Our survey of Catholic women found little opposition to the ordination of women as permanent deacons, but a survey of U.S. bishops revealed more skepticism of the idea.

If we look at the qualities required to fulfill the request rather than the connotation of the word itself, what is simply being asked of women and men is sacrificial love.

Many of dePaola’s most delightful characters are those who persevere in the worthy effort to simply be themselves.

I have found myself for the first time truly afraid of what it means to ask and to allow my children to be part of the church.

Of all the things I looked forward to while pregnant with my son, reading books to him was very close to the top of that list.