Franciscan Brother Andrew Hennessy shares his purpose for creating an evening that combines throwing axes, drinking beer, eating pizza, smoking cigars and participating in eucharistic adoration.

What is a papal ninja and how do you become one?

Surveys suggest that younger Americans are turning away from religion, but they may not have been properly introduced to the church in the first place.

Catholic Social Services refuses to place foster children in homes headed by same-sex couples; the city of Philadelphia says this policy violates a nondiscrimination law.

Can inside jokes among those who already speak the language of the church appeal to the outside world?