Catholic social teaching can provide a stronger framework for antiracism programs.

“Sober St. Patrick’s Day” is set to mark its 13th year of celebrating Irish arts, culture and food—minus the alcohol—following New York’s annual parade for the beloved patron saint of the Irish.

The pope’s monthly prayer intentions reflect the tension between the comfort and challenge of the Gospel. On March 13, the 11th anniversary of Francis’ papacy, there is no better gift than to pray with and for him.

Catholic clergy from Egypt have warned that ties with Orthodox and Islamic leaders are being derailed by a Vatican decision to allow the blessing of same-sex couples.

Pedro Arrupe, S.J., is well on the path to sainthood. So who was he? And why do people have such strong opinions about him?

After France became the first country in the world to enshrine abortion as a “guaranteed freedom” into its constitution, pro-life leaders say they are mobilizing to counteract the unprecedented move.

Observing Ramadan, a sacred time of fasting in the Islamic world, heightens my awareness of the afflictions that so many are forced to endure and the ways our world still needs healing.

In the highest-ever “no” vote in Irish referendum history, Irish voters rejected amendments that would widen the definition of marriage and remove a clause that reinforced women’s role in the home.

Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmitro Kuleba, said on Sunday that Ukraine will “never” raise the white flag to negotiate with Russia, and criticized the pope’s remarks for asking to do just this.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the staff at America has assembled a list highlighting of some Catholic charities working to better the lives of women and girls across the globe.