The struggle to liberate Mosul from ISIS militants has entered a third month of often savage combat.

Father Louis J. Cameli writes that the church’s instructions on candidates for the priesthood do not explicitly prohibit gay men.

Pope Francis celebrates his 80th birthday with the homeless and reflects on the wisdom of getting older.

This was only the second time in six years that President Santos and ex-President Uribe have met.

Francis has opted for men with broad experience and deep commitment in the social-justice field.

In his homily for the feast, Pope Francis denounced the exclusion of so many people “from the train of life.”