Walking the walk has always been my metaphor of choice for growing closer to God, for following the path to a sturdier faith, for keeping my feet on holy ground. Who am I if I am unable to walk?

Pope Francis, 85, and U.S. President Joseph Biden, 79, have engaged questions about their age and capacity to lead differently, offering clues about their leadership styles and priorities.

If we can accept that God loves us as we are, that we are worthy of love at any size, is it wrong to also desire to be thinner and to take steps to reach that goal?

Catholics have an opportunity to approach tobacco policy for what it is—a pro-life issue.

The fact is, no one—no church or priest, friendly gym or unfriendly one—can judge us without our cooperation.

“I want to live my mission as long as God allows me and that’s it,” Francis said when asked about his health by Brazilian bishops.