The president of the Canadian bishops’ conference has written a frank letter to Canada’s federal immigration minister urging immediate government action to unclog delays in processing refugee applicants. Bishop Douglas Crosby, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, wro

Recreational marijuana could soon be legal in at least five states.

"May all of us working together find the courage to move forward in a manner that brings peace to our beloved community," said Bishop Pates.

Sometimes Pope Francis’ actions are even more eloquent than his words.

In his message for World Food Day on Oct. 14, Pope Francis urged consumers to take responsibility for their use and waste of food and actions that harm the environment. • The Diocese of Baton Rouge has been helping flood victims deal with the stress of “letting go” and adjusting to

The archbishop discusses his experience with Catholic sisters, thoughts on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics and more.