There was more evidence of a Francis Effect on religious leadership today with the release of a declaration on climate change meant “to engage the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims on the issue of our time.”

Belleville's bishop reflects on Ferguson, Sandra Bland and #BlackLivesMatter

Whatever happened to our idealism? It’s starting to look like we think being an idealist means wearing an Apple Watch.

At least two explosions in one of northern China's most important ports has killed 44 people, including 12 firefighters, while injuring hundreds and causing millions of dollars in property damage.

More than 1,000 crosses have been forcibly removed from churches since early 2014.

Perhaps you've heard, Pope Francis is coming to Washington.