Much of the appeal of “Severance” lies in its multiple dimensions: It is a workplace satire, a science-fiction drama, a searing critique of faceless corporations and mad-scientist plutocrats.

While Catholic weddings in Ireland have dropped over the past three decades, New Age marriages are rapidly gaining in prominence.

Edward Martin, interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia, said he would refuse to hire Georgetown Law graduates unless the school eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

A Reflection for Friday of the First Week of Lent, by Connor Hartigan

A Reflection for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time, by Connor Hartigan

The U.S. bishops have been measured in their response to the new administration’s avalanche of activity, reserving sharp criticism on points of divergence while not hesitating to praise him for his actions in areas where they find alignment.

The Catholic Church has its own history of prophetic voices using the moral authority of the priesthood to remind political leaders of the Christian precept of human dignity.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Connor Hartigan

Attacks by members of Congress on Catholic ministries that are providing humanitarian assistance to migrants were among the challenges to religious freedom detailed by the U.S. bishops in their annual report.

“The idea of schadenfreude, taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others, is rejected by Jesus in the Gospels,” Daniel Daly said of those celebrating the murder of UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson.