As the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council unfolds over the next four years the struggle over its legacy and meaning will intensify It is a struggle that began almost as soon as the Council concluded in December 1965 In Vatican II The Battle for Meaning Massimo Fa
The paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner provide naturalistic interpretations of the Bible.
A World Bank report offers rare good news on global poverty. But is it cause for celebration?
Progress was unexpectedly made in January and February in reducing tensions with a charter member of the “axis of evil.”
The unregulated sale and transfer of weapons harms the poor and threatens peace and security around the world, said the Vatican's UN representative.
Discussing or promoting military options [in Iran] at this time is unwise and may be counterproductive,” said Bishop Richard E. Pates.
As many as 30 people have been killed in violence related to the Koran burnings.