Papal bulls written in the 15th century granted Catholic kings permission to colonize non-Christian lands and enslave Indigenous Peoples. Will Pope Francis formally rescind those decrees during his Canada pilgrimage?

Pope Francis will soon arrive in Canada. What is the history of residential schools in Canada? And what might a papal apology mean in a long, important process of truth-telling and reconciliation?

Is it in keeping with our faith to believe it is possible that those who have died may be able to help us? Absolutely.

Why one Orthodox patriarch can denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine even while another supports it

On March 12, the Society of Jesus celebrates the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. Here are six interesting facts about this important moment in the life of the Jesuits.

Where did the practice of praying the rosary come from, and why is it such an important part of so many Catholics’ spiritual lives?