The Irish-born American cardinal and former bishop of Dallas, Tex., is considered a big hitter in the Vatican because of the many important responsibilities that Pope Francis has entrusted to him in recent years.

The shift of power away from the hierarchy of bishops "will break the neck of the church," the cardinal said.

Dana Sweeney joins “The Gloria Purvis Podcast” this week to discuss mass incarceration, economic and racial justice and government accountability in Alabama.

“I want to live my mission as long as God allows me and that’s it,” Francis said when asked about his health by Brazilian bishops.

In his general audience, Pope Francis emphasized how following Jesus often means accepting that we don’t have total control over our lives, especially as we age.

What can spiritual power do in a war zone? An interfaith peace delegation went to Kyiv to provide pastoral accompaniment and explore ways to break the dynamics of violence.

Andre Dubus wrote short stories and novellas about the brutal truths and miraculous moments in life—and more than a few dealt with the joys and sorrows of fatherhood.

Will a reversal of Roe v. Wade, which would return the power to regulate abortion to the states, be popular with American voters and Catholic voters in particular? Not necessarily.

A wide-ranging interview with Andre Dubus on literary influences, faith and the process of writing.