Some parents are voicing concerns about how children may be affected by easy access to pot.

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz seeks a break from fines over compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei are among the key political experts invited by the Vatican for a one-day meeting aimed at promoting a cease-fire in Syria, the protection of Christians there and a transitional and unified government.The Va

Report claims women's reproductive health limited by Catholic hospitals.

Bishops press for a budget that does not adversely affect poor people.

The snowstorms and torrential rain that battered the Mideast in mid-December threatened to make this Christmas season an especially difficult one for Christians in Gaza.Matthew McGarry, Catholic Relief Services' country representative, described the situation as "quite bad.""There

Christian churches urge government and political leaders to protect the nation's citizens.

Shock and sadness grip families of Arapahoe High School.

As part of a low-key celebration of his 77th birthday, Pope Francis celebrated morning Mass and had breakfast with three people who live on the streets near the Vatican. A small dog, belonging to one of the homeless men, was also on the guest list.The pope requested that the daily morning Mass held

Is a new East/West divide emerging in Europe?