What saved me? No simple answers or solutions exist. People in the throes of deep depression cannot see a tomorrow of bright sunshine and love and joy.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester was the first in New York to seek bankruptcy protection under the weight of new sexual misconduct lawsuits, but lawyers and church leaders say it may not be the last.

The film’s central event—the overnight visit of King George and Queen Mary to Downton—is an occasion less for conflict than for catering.

The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen on encountering God through different forms of prayer.

America Media and the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate are highlighting six young women religious working all over the country in a variety of ministries and religious orders.

The list includes all of the diocesan bishops of the nine countries from the Amazon region, as well as three from the United States.

But the Pan-Amazon Synod’s organizers say much of the unhappiness with the its working document simply reflects Eurocentricism. Many critics “have little knowledge of the Amazon and in some cases have no commitment to its people.”

The U.S.C.C.B. and Jesuit leaders have renewed their criticism of the Trump administration's treatment of migrants.

The former president of Canadian Caritas believes that the scrutiny of Canada's Catholic bishops of the organization's structures are hurting its members and reputation.

Massachusetts congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III is planning a primary challenge against fellow Democrat--and incumbent U. S. senator--Edward Markey, setting the stage for a political showdown in a state well-known for epic political contests.

The first Latino pope and Hispanic Heritage Month

Tania Tetlow, president of Loyola University New Orleans, remembers her friend and mentor Cokie Roberts, who passed away on Sept. 17.

To listen carefully to an arguing group is to gain a peculiar glimpse into the desires and anxieties of that group.

In all three countries, Pope Francis pleaded for protection of the environment. Mining by foreign companies to extract precious minerals has been a major problem in Madagascar and Mozambique. In Madagascar, deforestation is especially a threat.

In his new book, Ian Bremmer predicts that soon Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, China and many others will all have their own Marie Le Pens and Steve Bannons.

Some Catholic schools are implementing dual-language programs, part of an effort to reflect the reality of life in the church in the United States.

All violence flows in some way from a failure to understand that our infinite desire for love can be satisfied only by the one who alone is the infinite source of that desire, Matt Malone, S.J. writes.

When I was a boy, I considered becoming a nun because I didn’t want to shave part of my scalp

It is a great set up for a television series—and yes, the comparisons to Scully and Mulder are warranted.