Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, broke with his party on Thursday and said he would vote for a Republican-written bill to keep federal funding flowing past a midnight Friday ...

Sunday, March 16, is the Second Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; ...

It has been many moons since Samoset said, “Welcome, Englishmen.” Since then, our land has gone from us, never to be ours ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” as engraved on a plaque on the Statue of Liberty, states in part: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of ...

Lately, I often find myself wondering about how carefully Christians read their Bible. I wonder what they make of passages ...

GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Chris Tomlin has written 21 No. 1 hits, sold more than 12 million albums, and won 30 Dove Awards, most recently for Song of the Year for “Holy Forever.” He was also ...

Psychology is as important as substance If you treat people with respect they will go out of their way to accommodate you If you treat them in a patronizing way they will go out of their way to make y ...