Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in mid-April, said because a bishop is called to serve an entire diocese, not just the priests, “listening to the people of God is also important.”

A new study exploring the relationship between religion and the English monarchy by Catherine Pepinster explores the impact Elizabeth II and the monarchs that preceded her have had on the Church of England as well as on other faith traditions in their realm.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter, by J.D. Long-García

In a video message, Pope Francis told young people going to World Youth Day in August should consult their grandparents on how to prepare.

On this week's show, Colleen and Gerry discuss the pope’s secret peace "mission" to Russia and Ukraine.

I would like to offer three anecdotes from my life that I hope will speak to what the Writers Guild of America is fighting for and why Catholics should care.

A Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, by Terrance Klein

Sidestepping reservations individual party members must have about being associated with the pomp and ceremony of a very anti-republican spectacle, Sinn Féin hopes to demonstrate diplomatic gravitas and a mature capacity to lead all Ireland.

“There is a mission underway that is not public yet; when it is public, I will tell you about it,” the pope said of his plan regarding peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Too many disagreements cloud the profound and real communion shared among Christians. By literally coming together and meeting face-to-face, church leaders can demonstrate a better way.

Many Catholics like myself who have followed the development of synodality under Pope Francis have been convinced that the decision to open synod voting to non-bishops was all but inevitable.

Pope Francis reflects on the roots and bridges from his trip to Hungary—roots in the past, and bridges of peace between different peoples.

A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles, by Kevin Clarke

Dr. Michael Brescia, who prescribed love as an antidote to calls for assisted suicide, died at his home in Yorktown Heights, New York, surrounded by immediate family the evening of April 19. He was 90.

John Moffitt, the poetry editor of America, was also a regular correspondent with everyone from famous Hindu swamis to J. D. Salinger to Thomas Merton.

Weddings historically had served as an opportunity to “evangelize and re-engage” young couples, but that chance was being lost when brides and grooms bypass the church altogether when planning their ceremony.

The deeper kind of reporting that Evan Gershkovich was practicing when he was arrested in Russia is, in my mind, a practice of love.

A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Athanasius, by Cristobal Spielmann

When we listen to the resurrection stories during the Easter season, we often focus on what happened to Jesus. But it’s probably more important to look at what the resurrection does to the disciples.