Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

At the heart of many African cultures lies the philosophy of Ubuntu, a term that translates roughly to "I am because we are." It emphasizes interconnectedness and mutual respect, where the welfare of ...

Francis X. Rocca covered the Vatican and global religion for The Wall Street Journal. A native of Washington, D.C., he has ...

As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on ...