The nuncio praised the way Pope Francis has undertaken this responsibility, and noted Francis’ continual emphasis on dialogue, mercy and evangelization.

That the lone survivor of abuse active on the papal commission has resigned is tragic.

What is needed is a case for civility and engagement across the lines of ideology, race and class—grounded not just in freedom or tolerance but charity.

How many deaths will it take to end for-profit prisons?

Preserving an absolute right to abortion does not justify pre-emptive opposition to a Supreme Court nominee.

Any instance of anti-Semitism is “a blasphemy against God’s chosen people.”