The bishops urged that 'judgments over life and death, the gravest of human challenges, must remain bound to our living consciences.'

The Diocese of Springfield says the state Human Rights Act violates its religious freedom, including the right to hire workers who agree with its religious mission.

The St. Nicholas Tavelic Network backs his emphasis on charity and respect in proclaiming the Gospel to Muslims and the necessity of a visible Christian identity.

COMMENTARY: While the Catholic Church faces serious difficulties, the situation is not as dire as the SSPX claims. The best counterargument the Church can offer is a renewed focus on the many things that are right with the Church.

Trio of ladies reflect on Blessed Virgin Mary as Month of May concludes.

How the loss of a mother, ‘soul of the home,’ shaped the heart of a pope …

The Blessed Mother is the Queen of Heaven and earth and is the beacon of light that we all, as Catholic women, should follow.

His pastoral approach also extends to words.