U.S. Catholic leaders see a tough path to immigration reform, but are hopeful for a successful outcome.

Alejandro Crosthwaite, O.P., discusses the relationship between Pope Francis, the Jesuits and liberation theology.

Daniel Libeskind discusses how architecture helps people enter into sacred space.

U.S. Catholic bishops plan to continue advocating for stronger gun-safety laws.

A look at Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Brazil.

U.S. Catholic leaders are urging members of Congress to end the stalemate on sequestration.

Pope Francis' message in Spanish to workers on the feast of St. Joseph.

Jesuit trivia from James Martin, S.J.

The Cold War-inspired papal encyclical on peace was written by Blessed John XXIII.

Gerry Blaszczak, S.J., discusses Pope Francis' frequent mention of the devil and how it reflects the pope's Ignatian spirituality.

A quick introduction to Jesuit history and spirituality from Father Jim Martin, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything.

Pope Francis tells pilgrims at his April 3 general audience that women have a special role in opening doors to the Lord.

CNS Rome bureau chief Francis X. Rocca discusses the relationship between the Vatican and the United Nations since Pope Paul VI.

Francis X. Rocca discusses the announcement that Pope Francis and a team of cardinals will study a reform of the Roman Curia.

Kimberly Bowes explains how early Christian house churches inform our understand of primitive Christianity.

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez discusses the impact of the first Argentine pope on the church in Latin America.

U.S. Army chaplain Father Emil Joseph Kapaun was honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Korean War.

Pope Francis took possession of the cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, on April 7.

Associate editor Kerry Weber speaks with Dr. Austen Ivereigh about Margaret Thatcher's legacy. Ivereigh is coordinator and co-founder of Catholic Voices, and a well-known Catholic author, journalist and commentator in Britain.

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith discusses the unique conciliatory role the pope has in world affairs.