James Mayers, a 26-year-old local resident, was arrested at the scene of the fire.

Why we need to uphold our arms control agreement with Russia and take the existential threat of nuclear weapons more seriously.

Articles that tackled perplexing questions (“Why Do Some Catholics Oppose Pope Francis?” “Where Was God When Notre Dame Was in Flames?”) were especially popular with our readers in 2019. But what else made the hit list?

Before declaring that a person lived a holy life and is with God in heaven, the pope said, intense investigation is necessary.

The school was placed on lockdown during the nearby attack. None of the students were hurt.

Dwight Eisenhower has risen in the rankings of presidents, writes Paul D. McNelis, S.J., and his ability to combine bold initiatives with fiscal discipline is needed today.