On “Preach” this week, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., engages the Rev. Bruce Botha, S.J., on the challenges of preaching in fearful, uncertain times of COVID and war, and especially at intimate moments of personal grief, like funerals.

The pope called for aid to be allowed into Gaza to help the tens of thousands of wounded Palestinians.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop, by Molly Cahill

Since the most recent conflict started, Hezbollah has launched rockets into Israel, provoking counterattacks targeting Hezbollah positions that have been established in the hills around these usually quiet Christian agricultural villages along the border.

My experience of the synod was far more than the thrill of sitting with church leaders from around the world. It was also a spiritual journey.

Cardinal Stephen Chow said officials in China “appreciate that Pope Francis appreciates them” in this exclusive interview with America’s Vatican correspondent.

A Reflection for Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Simcha Fisher

Many of us go back and forth between ignoring politics and getting angry about it. You will feel better, and be a better citizen, if you are more disciplined about your attention.

The rule of international law, and even more, a basic commitment to human dignity, both demand something more than the meeting of terror with terror.

What do you do when literally the entire world loves you, but not you?