Pope Francis challenged church norms and embraced the margins
He was a pope of many contrasts, and his legacy will endure.
Few elections are more secretive than the papal conclave
Pope Francis appointed many of the cardinals who will now pick his successor.
Good to Know: Antisemitism in America
Why is antisemitism now on the rise?
In Northern Ireland, Catholics now outnumber Protestants. That’s a first.
But look closely and you’ll find a more complicated picture. What does that mean for prospects of a United Ireland?
Evangelicals opposed abortion long before their leaders caught up
Before Roe v. Wade, Catholic leaders were more vocal about their opposition — but rank-and-file evangelicals mostly agreed with them.
Two Polish women died after being refused timely abortions. Many Poles are outraged — and protesting.
Antiabortion organizations are powerful in Poland, but abortion rights support is growing