Although he named no countries, Vatican observers believe he is referring especially to political leaders in several western and eastern European countries.

James Comey is perhaps a better Niebuhrian than Niebuhr himself.

Pope Francis’ condemnation of deterrence is a strong challenge to nuclear strategies of the superpowers, including the United States.

Mugabe's policies are widely blamed for Zimbabwe's economic decline over the past two decades. Millions of economic refugees have left the country, with most going to South Africa.

What we see and how we see it largely depends on where we are standing. A shared sense of history, of what was, or might’ve been, or could be again, is the indispensable touchstone of our collective judgement, for memory is the soul of conscience.

Impunity on the Jesuit slayings in El Salvador has prevailed for nearly 30 years as many high-profile and incriminated individuals are still tied to power.