The Vatican's moral advocacy has provoked criticism and even derision among some Italians.

"There is no more important issue that will define the U.S.-Mexico future relationship than getting immigration reform right,” said Mexico’s ambassador.

Utah’s Gov. Gary Herbert signed a series of bills that have been described as a state equivalent of comprehensive immigration reform.

Gov. Jan Brewer said she was prepared to defend S.B. 1070 all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bread for the World’s president David Beckmann describes himself as a careful follower of Catholic social teaching.

“Women & Spirit” chronicles how Catholic sisters helped shape the history and culture of the United States.

A federal court has ruled that a cross on a San Diego hillside conveys a message of government endorsement of religion.