The psalmist this Sunday says that the Lord, guardian of Israel, “neither slumbers nor sleeps,” while the second reading encourages us to “be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient.” Sleepless nights and persistence finally achieved a deal . . .

"I shall deliver a just decision for her," says the dishonest judge of the widow's appeal to him in the parable told by Jesus in this Sunday's gospel. Vatican officials this week expressed satisfaction of the decision to award them control of the new . . .

The Israelites of Moses' day had their battles with Amalek and his troops, with sometimes one side and sometimes the other getting the better of it, as recounted in the first reading this Sunday. In the longstanding battle in Afghanistan, the Taliban have . . .

The troubled psalmist in need of aid asks, and answers, his own question, this Sunday: "Whence shall help come to me? My help is from the Lord." An injured kangaroo in need of medical care managed to make its way into the Melbourne Airport . . .

“Please deliver in the manner it deems appropriate, the relevant amount to the lady in question, that it is a gift of His Holiness."

A Walk Free Foundation study has found that India has 14 million of the 30 million people living globally in slavery-like conditions.