How we respond to events of inexplicable violence both reflects and shapes our values.

Shocking Assaults in India: Courage on the Court; Poverty and Generosity

Copts Under Seige; Who's Minding the Children? Eyes Wide Shut

Over the long term, wealth inequality is an imbalance that threatens the common good.

The Torture Report; Forgetting Sandy Hook

This Holy Week, we pray for all those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and remember that ours is the God of Good Friday, who understands suffering and "will help us move beyond the blood and the tears."

Voice of Conscience; George Shultz, Mr. Sunshine; Keystone State

Women in every social class are choosing to delay marriage. How should the church respond?

Why are some in Washington starstruck by austerity, a bad idea whose time has not come?

The new pope might consider the cause of Oscar Romero with renewed seriousness.