'We see every day the consequences when society fails to honor this priority.'

Order prohibits Center for Medical Progress from releasing video of high-ranking officials

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York took issue with the anti-immigrant rhetoric of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump without explicitly naming him.

The Catholic Church must develop better ways to "accompany" people in their family life and not simply condemn those who fail, said a diverse group of theologians, including the former theologian of the papal household.

A Ukrainian bishop said a Russian-backed separatist rebellion has plunged his country into its worst humanitarian crisis since World War II and warned that "millions of refugees" could soon head for Europe to escape starvation.

People with ties to the California mission system see the canonization of its founder as a moment for reflection and reconciliation with native people.