NYT: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — His speeches can blend biblical fury with apocalyptic doom. Pope Francisdoes not just criticize the excesses of global capit...

Pope Francis Creates Tribunal Empowered To Punish Bishops Who Covered Up Sex Abuse
Pope Francis has approved the creation of an internal Church tribunal empowered to punish bishops who covered up sex abuse by priests, the Vatican sai...

Bishops Criticize the Vatican’s Gay-Friendly Synog Release
The release of a Synog document by the Vatican has caused quite a stir in the media this week. With headlines like Vatican Softens Stance on Gays, Vat...

Nidal Hasan, Soldier of Allah – Letter to Pope Francis
Fort Hood Terrorist Attack On November 5th, 2009 U.S. Army Major Nidal Malikk Hasan fatally shot 13 people and injured more than 30 others. General ...

In Decisive Vote, Scotland Rejects Independence, Sticks with the U.K.
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Given a historic chance to go it alone as an independent nation, Scottish voters chose to stick with the United Kingdom followin...