An emphasis on God's mercy has so dominated Pope Francis' pontificate that it should surprise no one that he said he hopes hell is empty. Yet, a firestorm erupted on social media after Pope Francis ...

It was a typical summer Sunday morning in Tennessee. I was seven years old, sitting in a church outside Nashville with my family. After singing hymns and hearing a prayer or two, I settled down to ...

I am a longtime subscriber and think in most respects the Maryland Independent is a very good local newspaper for Charles County and its demographics and location. It appears to be successful ...