Fundamental to the liberties of man is that faculty of the soul termed “conscience.” Today that term connotes for most people only a moral monitor—a twinge of mind that indicates a moral judgment of ...

This week, 150 Christian religious leaders unveiled the Manhattan Declaration: A Call to Christian Conscience, named after our very own borough. It’s a manifesto signed by prominent Christian leaders ...

Pope Leo XIV spoke about the responsibilities of political leaders who initiate wars during a speech to priests on Friday, suggesting they should examine their consciences and go to confession.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Praise from Father Richard John Neuhaus is high praise indeed. Here’s what Father Neuhaus has to say in the January issue of First Things about the new book by Legionary Father Thomas Williams, ...

Many people seem to be Democrat or Republican blindly. We ditto a stand or slogan, without examining the inconsistencies of our choice. We ask rhetorical questions and attack false extremes, and fail ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, speaking as the European Union marked its 50th anniversary without a mention of its religious heritage, said a society that lacks a Christian conscience will ...

As a multifaith organization committed to peace and justice, we call on all levels of the U.S. government to protect religious freedom. True religious freedom includes both the right to practice one’s ...