Cardinal Kasper rejected claims from some Catholics who accuse Pope Francis of undermining church teaching on marriage.

“The rule to follow in all cases,” the reflection says of family ministry, “is the love and mercy of the Lord.”

“The youth of our nation are shaming the adult world into action.”

By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.

Cardinal Sarah questions why Catholics stand—rather than kneel—and receive Communion in the hand.

If Catholic leaders seriously want to push gun control legislation, what might a concerted campaign look like?

As same-sex marriage becomes more mainstream, the church holds the line on L.G.B.T. issues.

Pope Francis has encouraged church leaders to accept “a healthy dose of self-criticism.”

On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.

“Women’s perspectives should be at the heart of conversations about how to build up the church,” said Kim Daniels.