Thomas L. McDonald serves as a deacon in the Diocese of Trenton, where his ministries include catechesis and consolation. He writes at An Owl Among the Ruins and Weird Catholic.

Francis is an 88-year-old man who has had a serious problem but who is now undergoing treatment. It’s not a simple treatment ...

At a major church conference in Benin, bishops and experts address Africa’s migration crisis, youth employment, and pastoral ...