Robert Sirico

Chinese Communist Party destroyed publisher Jimmy Lai through asset freezes, staff arrests and harassment before imposing his prison sentence.

As the first pope from the Americas—though of Italian immigrant parentage—Francis' election was historic. His call to "make a mess" in the Church led to debates and polarization.

There is an essential problem at the heart of Pope Francis's recent Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum.

On this eve of Easter, why focus on blood and death and gore on Good Friday?

It is no easy feat to summarize the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday at age 95. His life spanned some of the most significant events of the Catholic world.

There is something about Christmas that invites us to reflect back to a younger version of ourselves.

Recent protests in China indicate the Chinese people are demonstrating against more than the communists' draconian COVID lockdown measures.

NPR recently aired audio of an abortion procedure, which, as a regular NPR listener, I found to be too obvious.

Tony Sirico, who played 'Paulie Walnuts' in HBO's 'The Sopranos,' was laid to rest by his brother Rev. Robert Sirico in Brooklyn, New York.

Each of the synoptic Gospels preserves the memory of an occasion when a rich young man (or "ruler") approaches Jesus for spiritual direction. The potential disciple apparently has a deep desire to live righteously. He asks, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"

What comes to mind at the thought of Easter? For some, it’s the profound and solemn proposal of Christianity. For others, there is the frivolity of pastels, of bunnies, of jellybeans and eggs.

A growing share of Americans—three in 10—identify as "none." Or, none of the above when asked about their religious affiliation. Houses of worship are emptying, and those still left in the pews probably expect their spiritual shepherds to welcome more prayer, not less.

The days leading up to Christmas—even in the midst of a pandemic—are a blur of social and commercial activity.

How do we feed the hungry?