Even a cursory look at Scripture shows that Jesus was not at all afraid to repudiate those who deserved it.

As we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, it is good to look back on some of the saint's legendary accomplishments—some more legendary than others.

The history of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is a colorful one—though shorter than you think.

Human suffering crosses all ethnic, racial and political borders. Efforts to alleviate it must do the same.

Pope Francis has called for Catholics to support principles of “total sustainability.” A meat industry that warms the planet, ravages forests and fouls our water is incompatible with those principles.

Two million people have already fled Ukraine, many to European nations that resisted accepting refugees from the Middle East. Will this new crisis force a reckoning on the treatment of all displaced persons?