Every conversation my mother and I had about religion drifted into an argument about Pope Francis. Being unable to talk about God with the person who gave me my faith as she lay dying was agonizing.

“It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs,” Jesus told her. Yet she is not repelled by his parable. She engages it.

Mr. Haas has denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations “false, reckless and offensive.”

During Jerusalem’s lockdown, my family saw the Holy Land—and each other—with new eyes.

The deal may protect Chinese Catholics—but it also might muffle Pope Francis’ voice on human rights.

In debates over coronavirus public health precautions, Catholics should consult the Angelic Doctor.