In Catholic elementary school, I often heard a joke: “If you don’t know the answer on a test, just write ‘Jesus,’ because Jesus is always the answer.” At 22, that joke seems truer and truer. Jesus really is the answer to every question, but not quite in the way my classmates meant.

“Every country has the government it deserves.” – Joseph de Maistre (1753–1821)

VATICAN CITY – People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis also is concerned about the debasement of what church teaching has described as a “lofty vocation.”

Take the "Civilize It" pledge for a more respectful election season.

The lieutenant governor of Washington announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election and instead will enter the Society of Jesus this autumn. 

P: Me inquieta mucho la situación de la política en nuestro país. ¿Qué debería yo hacer como católico?

Q: I am very distraught at the state of politics in our country. As a Catholic, what should I do?

OLYMPIA – From the importance of more resources for the homeless and mentally ill to parental notification for abortions, Catholics from around the archdiocese lobbied their legislators for fair and just policies February 7.