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.

Should the Pats win, which oddsmakers say is likely, Archbishop Chaput will donate $100 to Catholic Charities of Boston.

Catholics are being given a reprieve from that most noxious of American holidays: Valentine’s Day.

“We are losing three generations of people, and we need to hear why,” said Bishop Mark O’Connell.

“Pope Francis’ statements...were a source of great pain for survivors of sexual abuse,” Cardinal O’Malley said in a statement released Jan. 20.