Francis said there is a need “for great wisdom and compassion” in addressing “the complex phenomenon of migration.”

The sisters represent "Pope Francis" voters on a tour through 13 states.

"I learned that people want to mend the gaps, that they really care about it, that they see the gaps differently," one sister said.

How the Supreme Court fared without its most vocal justice

"If we are to sustain unity, if we are to get through these difficult times, if we are to honor these five outstanding officers who we have lost, then we need to act on the truths that we know," President Obama said at a memorial service for the officers.

These are difficult days for the consistent ethic of life in American politics.

'The Nones Are Alright,' by Kaya Oakes and 'Opening the Door of Faith,' by Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.

Democrats should resist the temptation to seek a comeuppance for “angry white guys” this November.

Under other circumstances, Jonny Lopez might have been happy that he was losing weight. “I’ve been running around the city so much, looking for food, that I’ve lost 20 pounds,” said the father of two.Standing in line has become a routine as he tries to buy food for his family

Standing in line has become a routine as he tries to buy food for his family and to supply a fast-food stand that he runs on a street corner in their neighborhood.