In April scores have died in a series of attacks and assassinations in Mexico, the Philippines and Nigeria. Catholics at prayer during Mass have been targeted in a number of attacks.

As consequential as the next Mexican election may be, the Catholic Church in Mexico has largely remained on the sidelines so far.

The April 7 letter, addressed to people in Mexico and the United States and the presidents of both countries, echoed sentiments of U.S. border bishops by saying the frontier between the two countries "is not a war zone".

In his photography, David Taylor shies away from stereotypes.

Once again, our emotions have gotten the best of us on immigration. This time, it is that caravan.

Away from the rhetoric in Washington, communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are welcoming the stranger and overcoming physical barriers.