Catholicism was the established religion of colonial Haiti, the site of one of the largest populations of enslaved peoples in the Americas.

The Rev. Michael J. Himes was a theologian who taught with energy, order, concreteness, wit—and exuberance.

What Catholics in the pews think about abortion is not clear—and we don’t ever talk about it.

The writings of St. Ignatius Loyola and the traditional Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart highlight a specific aspect of the Eucharist: friendship.

A new exhibit at Stonyhurst College is a powerful testament to the role women played in maintaining the faith through dark times.

The music industry didn’t know what do with Lauryn Hill’s rare, self-confessing and Christ-centered performance.

A former high-ranking official at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who resigned following allegations that he logged onto a dating app, has a new assignment.

Colleen and Gerry examine the pope’s rhetorical shift from describing a third world war fought “piecemeal” to a “declared” world war.

Retired Bishop Lucas Van Looy of Ghent, Belgium, asked Pope Francis to withdraw his nomination, and the pope agreed.

Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass., stripped the “Catholic” moniker from a Jesuit-run school over its decision to continue flying flags supporting L.G.B.T. pride and Black Lives Matter.