The Vatican has long sought to work through it’s unique diplomatic niche to ease geopolitical tensions where other actors cannot or will not

Review of Elesha Coffman’s “Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith.”

Many Conservatives and Roman Catholics have long supported the social doctrines of Subsidiarity. Yet its reactionary origin suggests it needs an entirely different view of man’s nature.

Pope Francis calls out the language of war. He speaks against “war” as a solution. In this, he echoes many prior popes.

Those wishing to improve the world should begin with that part of the world over which they have the greatest control: themselves.