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US Catholics express hope, tempered expectations as synod begins
The gender phantasm
Judith Butler seeks to understand how and why the word gender has taken on such apocalyptic proportions, including among Christians.
Vatican convenes astrophysicists to discuss black holes, quantum theory
Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy
Pope Francis to join other clergy at first 'Faith Pavilion' at climate summit
Environmental faith groups laud Pope Francis's new climate exhortation
Francis calls relations with China 'respectful' after Mongolia trip
Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops' meeting
Liturgy for Benedict’s funeral mass highlights unity in a divided church
by Claire Giangravé
After Pope Francis’s visit, Indigenous people in Canada reflect on trauma, healing
by Patrick Egwu
Adviser to Pope Francis calls resignation rumors ‘cheap soap opera’
Women in Argentina claim labor exploitation by Opus Dei
by Débora Rey
In Rome and at the Vatican, Biden receives warm welcome
Pope acknowledges right-wing critics
by Nicole Winfield
Vatican won’t say if women can vote in 2023 church meeting
Vatican trial opens into financial scandal
Canadian official: pope should apologize to First Nations
by Rob Gillies
On historic Iraqi trip, Pope Francis courts criticism, inspires hope
Plot thickens over origins of pope’s civil union endorsement