The pope’s call for Christians to offer an apology to gay and lesbian people was also carefully welcomed this week by Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego.

It has been one of the terrible paradoxes of the modern global refugee crisis: Often those countries least capable of responding to the complex needs of refugees are the ones forced to shoulder the greatest burden in caring for them. Money may come in from more affluent donor states to assist in the

Acts of public mourning and solidarity were observed across the nation and around the world in the aftermath of the attack by a lone gunman in Orlando that claimed 49 lives and left 53 others wounded. Family members identified and began to bury their lost loved ones this week as expressions of regre

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo described himself as "deeply disappointed" by the tied vote

“I don’t think sometimes people in positions of leadership in the church really engage gay and lesbian people and talk to them and get to know about their lives.”

Mental illness and religious fanaticism can never be completely fixed, but gun violence is something that can be practically addressed.

Orlando authorities said they consider the rampage an act of domestic terror.

All those gaudy graphics and bright colors? Surely there was something, well, evangelical about the darn thing. But I can’t argue with the results.

Archbishop Christophe Pierre suggests he is not interested in engaging in a cultural battle when he begins his new assignment.

If Kenya moves forward on its repatriation plans, what can returning Somalis expect to confront in their home country?