Pope Francis said Catholics should offer assistance to families settling in a new country, and, as Lent begins, he called on Catholics not to make excuses when it comes to giving to those asking for change.

The attraction of Trump’s brand of conservatism is that it recognizes the meaning in place, patriotism and culture.

Many of the 5 million Syrian refugees who scratch out a living in overwhelmed neighboring states such as Jordan aren't necessarily candidates for a rare slot in the resettlement program. Instead, priority is given to the most vulnerable.

“My folks taught us that if someone is hungry, you feed them. That if someone is thirsty, you give them drink. If someone is a stranger you welcome them into your home.”

Almost all major cities in the United States have experienced major decreases in violent crime over the past 25 years.

This is not a country at ease with itself, if it ever were. The United Kingdom continues to display more and more intolerance and anger.