Aboard the papal plane, Francis spoke with reporters about the need to build solidarity, not barriers.

Some background to the kerfuffle over Pope Francis and kissing the papal ring.

When it comes to writing fiction about the papacy, we imagine the popes we want—most of the time.

Did Pope Francis depart from Scripture and tradition in declaring the death penalty "inadmissible"? Or was his declaration rooted deeply in both?

“The right of Catholics to express disagreement with their leaders is a right as old as Peter and Paul.”

Review of Ross Douthat's latest book, "To Change the Church." While the church always strives to honor what Jesus said about divorce and remarriage, it has made pastoral accommodations since its earliest days.