Pope Francis reportedly used a homophobic slur to refer to a gay culture in the Vatican and warned it would not be prudent to admit young men with homosexual tendencies to seminaries.

Jürgen Moltmann's influence on theology extended far beyond his native Germany or his religious denomination. His "theology of hope" influenced everything from liberation theology to contemporary politics.

Michael R. Lovell had been battling sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, for three years. He died June 9 in Italy while on a Jesuit formation pilgrimage with members of the Society of Jesus and the Jesuit university’s board of trustees.

Do you have to believe in God to go to church? I used to think so. But more agnostics should give religion a try.

Catholics are a good weathervane for how the country will vote: If you win Catholics, you likely win the country.

The number was even smaller for former President Donald Trump, with just 4% of respondents seeing Trump, a non-denominational Christian, as “very religious.”

A Reflection for Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Clarke

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Simcha Fisher

In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Cardinal Robert McElroy speaks the role of the United States in the Israel-Hamas war and says the U.S. church should vigorously advocate for an immediate cease-fire.

Rupnik’s art was an expression of the abuse he perpetrated. And so, the message to Rupnik’s victims, intentional or not, is clear: Your feelings are wrong and less important than your abuser’s art.

In a message to Rome's government officials, Pope Francis expressed the importance of the city staying close to its nature of welcoming hospitality as it prepares to enter the Holy Year in 2025.

Humankind has been a constant witness to wars and rumors of wars, but we seem to be entering a particularly conflict-cursed time.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Alessandra Rose

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church, by Molly Cahill

A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle, by James T. Keane

A Reflection for Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Sebastian Gomes

"Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be 'brother,' and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam!" he said.

Professional tennis in the real world—as opposed to the reel world—is not quite as cool or sexy.

Ethan Hawke on exploring religious questions through art and his new film, “Wildcat,” about the Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor.