The ban’s proponents say mining practices posed a grave risk to the country’s already limited water supply.

One of the pope’s senior advisers urged Mr. Trump to listen to “dissenting” voices when it comes to the environment.

From 2017: Policies that fail to protect our planet are not only against Catholic teaching but are also immoral.

Reversing any effort that reduces greenhouse gas pollution endangers the planet and puts the world's most vulnerable people at risk, the advocates said.

President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to repeal key policies meant to curb global warming is a direct contradiction of Catholic social teaching on caring for the environment.

Francis has reminded us time and time again that we cannot withdraw into our protective cocoons and ignore what is going on around us.

Francis is popular because he speaks in a simple, straightforward way, and people say, “I understand this pope.”

Monday marks the fourth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election. Here are the top 10 highlights of his time in office.

The Vatican's celebration of International Women’s Day focused on ways women can work for peace through nonviolence.

Climate change is already affecting vulnerable populations across the world, in places that are the least able to adapt.