Martyrdom is primarily an act of love, not heroism, and while it often comes in the midst of persecution, it should motivate Christians to seek peace and reconciliation, Pope Francis said.

A Georgetown panel considered “the question of women’s ordination” April 17, describing the matter as “unfinished” despite Pope Francis’ current teaching and St. John Paul II’s 1994 teaching that Jesus Christ reserved the sacred priesthood to men alone even as the Lord promoted the dignity of women.

Arizona’s Catholic bishops praised the state’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing legislation on gun regulations they called “problematic.”

The U.S. Supreme Court heard April 18 arguments in a case that could have broad implications for employees seeking religious accommodations from their employers.

The Grim Reaper gets his house in order in the visually charming quest-themed game “Have a Nice Death” (Gearbox).