Elizabeth Strout’s new short story collection offers an array of poignant case studies portraying this legacy of trauma.

In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.

The enemy is not so much public misunderstanding as indifference and helplessness, Ron Powers writes.

Is there something in the very nature of sin and narcissism that wounds us, that makes us sad?

Several states are pioneering a system that rewards long-term wellness rather than a higher volume of health care services.