The Work brothers preserved the rich tradition of Negro spirituals, most notably in crafting the iconic Christmas carol "Go, Tell It on the Mountain."

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church, by Delaney Coyne

“There are priests who do not baptize the children of single mothers because (the children) were not conceived in the sanctity of marriage. They are the hypocrites of today,” Pope Francis once said.

God does not comfort us so we can simply be comfortable. God comforts us so we can comfort others.

The huge advances in new information technologies, the pope said, “offer exciting opportunities and grave risks, with serious implications for the pursuit of justice and harmony among peoples.”

Three new Off-Broadway shows don’t just show us what draws musicians to their chosen medium; they make us hear it, with often bracing effect.

In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by "Where Peter Is" editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis' recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.

A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, by Father Terrance Klein

The phrase "Ephphatha," meaning "be open," signifies the need for believers to be receptive to God's message and to serve others. Christians are encouraged to embody openness.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, by Michael J. O’Loughlin

The sisters say corporate directors at Smith & Wesson Brands have exposed the company to massive liabilities by its manufacture, sale and marketing of AR-15 style rifles.

Francis, who will celebrate his 87th birthday on Dec. 17, spoke freely about his health, the possibility of resignation and whether he is losing patience with detractors.

George Santos's behavior following his expulsion from Congress shows that our capability to forgive others can only stretch so far.

Though Mary Karr might not consider herself a conventional writer of spiritual autobiography, her three memoirs have made this poet and professor a standard-bearer in the genre.

A Reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, by Kevin Christopher Robles

Fort Calhoun, Neb., mourns the loss of Rev. Stephen Gutgsell after he was fatally stabbed at the rectory of St. John the Baptist Parish on Dec. 10, 2023.

Ms. Godin-Tremblay wonders if the loneliness her grandmother felt during the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to her decision to seek assistance in dying. Almost two years later, she still struggles to mourn the loss of her grandmother.

While Pope Francis’ pastoral visits have stayed consistent, his hospital visits have increased.

In a “note” from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican has upheld a rule mandating that the ashes of the deceased be preserved in a consecrated place.