There is a reason the Catholic Church often speaks of abortion and euthanasia together as life issues.

The 117th Congress, now in lame-duck session, has a last-ditch opportunity to approve the first significant agricultural worker reform bill in a generation.

For the Christian, hope is the virtue that lives where optimism claims to abide: trust in the assurance of God’s fidelity and the belief that we can participate in God’s faithful action in the world.

We should not be surprised when any notion of the church as a perfect society is not embraced by people who have real wounds and struggles.

Politicians may fear losing elections, but too many citizens seem to fear migrants and asylum seekers themselves.

The recent expansion of Arizona’s school voucher program will make it easier for Catholic schools there to fulfill their mission.