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As thousands gather in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis Saturday, Archbishop of Santa Fe Rev. John Wester talked with New ...

We often assume empathy is always good. But neuroscience tells a more nuanced—and potentially life-changing—story.

The late pontiff was a keen listener and a collector of human stories. Now, the stories will be told about him.

Many national and state leaders are issuing statements today about the death of Pope Francis. That includes Gov. Mike DeWine, ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025-Easter Monday-at 88 from a cerebral stroke. The ...

About a year ago, I moved my family of four in with my aging parents and joined my mom in taking care of my dad, who has advanced frontal lobe dementia. I also joined 26 million other Americans ...

There’s a certain book that explains why we’re supposed to treat one another with more compassion than this. Why we’re supposed to care for those who have the least. Why we’re supposed to ...

Yet, in much of the public discourse, the spotlight seems to shine almost entirely on understanding the perpetrator. Where is the compassion for the people whose lives are being turned upside down?