Representatives from a number of organizations called for a reduction in the more than 48,000 statutes that limit the rights of people with a criminal record.

We must ask ourselves, what do I feel when I see on the news that a bomb has fallen on a hospital and lots of poor children have been killed? Do I just say a prayer and go on my way like before?

Bishop Thomas Tobin, who has previously criticized Francis, posted a Facebook message entitled "Three Reasons Not to Give to Panhandlers" on Tuesday.

Catholic Charities agencies across the United States could face huge budget holes should Congress approve the president’s proposed budget.

The world's largest humanitarian crisis in 70 years has been declared in three African countries on the brink of famine.