(RNS) — Joe Biden will soon be the first Catholic president to nominate an ambassador to the Holy See, something that in earlier days would have been anathema to American Protestants who feared the papacy’s political and religious power.

(RNS) — How will the Vatican welcome gays ‘with respect and sensitivity’ while saying no to blessing gay unions?

(RNS) — Christians and Muslims will look back at this papacy as a turning point in their relationship.

(RNS) — Anyone who opposes increasing the minimum wage should try, as a Lenten penance, to live off $290 a week.

(RNS) — A refundable child tax credit would drastically reduce child poverty at a time when children are in great need.

(RNS) — Melissa Rogers, restored to the White House faith partnerships office, listens to all sides of a dispute.

(RNS) — How Alexa might help us celebrate Lent better.

(RNS) — If I were a bishop, pastor or president of a school, I, too, would have gone after every penny I could legally get.

(RNS) — Ban Form 700. Then we’ll see who wants to solve the Little Sisters’ problem.

(RNS) — While it is true that conflict exists between the bishops and Biden, ignoring the areas of agreement skews the truth.

(RNS) — Reports suggest that the US bishops are ready to wage war on the new administration, but there are many areas where the bishops’ and Biden’s agendas converge.

(RNS) — With older people being vaccinated first, they will be free to volunteer for meaningful work while younger people are still at risk.