On July 17 the convicted murderer David Paul Hammer succeeded in an appeal against his death penalty sentence. A federal judge in Pennsylvania agreed to commute his sentence to life without parole. In April 1996 at a penitentiary in Allenwood, Pa., Hammer strangled his cellmate, 27-year-old Andrew H

Jennifer M. Haselberger, former chancellor of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, accuses top church leaders of a “cavalier attitude” toward the safety of children.

When Pope Francis visits South Korea on Aug. 14 to 18, he will find a Catholic Church that exemplifies much of what he hopes for the church around the world, including a highly active laity, extensive efforts to help the needy and strong relations with non-Christian communities. [America will provid

Bishop says influx of young migrants is a humanitarian crisis, not an immigration problem.

Landmines wound innocent civilians, “prolong war and nurture fear” long after conflicts have ended.

Bridgeport's new bishop holds listening sessions to learn the concerns of parishioners.