Catholic Church
For Pope Francis, Human Dignity Must Not Be Sacrificed
As the Vatican addresses hot-button sexual issues, the U.K. grapples with gender identity interventions for kids.
The Catholic Church’s Stance on Immigration, Explained
A lawsuit brought by the Texas attorney general accuses a Catholic charity of running afoul of immigration law.
The Michigan GOP’s Online Wars Could Last Through Election Day
Plus: A look at Biden’s standing with Catholic voters.
‘Cabrini’ and the American Dream
For the Catholic religious sister, compassion and ambition went hand in hand.
Lent as Counterculture
Seasons of self-denial may now be en vogue, but the aim of Lent is more profound than self-actualization.
Why Pope Francis Condemned Surrogacy
The Catholic Church’s teaching on surrogacy is rooted in the desire to preserve the dignity of human life.
The Catholic Church’s Blessing of Same-Sex Couples, Explained
The church’s new guidance has left some confused.
Blaise Pascal on Christian and Jew
The great thinker’s turn toward the theological has lessons for us even today.
Bishops and Gadgets
On the printing press, the Catholic Church, and an embittered body politic.