Morning Briefing

Pope Francis emphasizes "radical equality" of men and women in pushing for equal pay. Calls pay disparity "pure scandal."

Peter Isely on Bishop Finn's leaving: Does it portend bishop accountability?

Annual sex abuse audit shows decline in numbers, but cautions against complacency.

Fr. Donald Cozzens' latest is a novel. Jamie Manson interviews the author.

Bill Tammeus' "small c catholic" gives a glimpse of what radical equality means when it comes to church.

Obituary: Sr, Mary Ann Walsh, longtime spokesperson for the U.S. bishops, 67

Global Sisters Report: Battle with malaria epidemic 20 years ago shaped career for Mercy sister who is a doctor.

Gathering in La Crosse, Wis., celebrates Sr. Thea Bowman's legacy

USA Today: Thousands march in Baltimore and New York over death of Freddie Gray

Boko Haram captives rescued, said to need intensive psychological care.