Describing the vocation crisis as an “enormous problem,” Pope Francis suggested he sympathizes with Catholics who come to Mass only to discover that there is no priest available to celebrate the Eucharist.

Health care is not just another issue, but a "fundamental issue of human life and dignity" and "a critical component of the Catholic Church's ministry."

Francis has not been back once since he became pope four years ago. It’s not as though there haven’t been good reasons to come

"A Day Without a Woman" is the first major action by organizers since the nationwide marches held the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Catholic and other religious groups joined secular leaders in questioning the wisdom Trump's move, with others vowing to oppose it outright.

The Philippines may reinstate the death penalty after it was put on hold 11 years ago.