A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García

With surrounding shelters at full capacity, Sacred Heart Church opened the gym’s doors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering a place to wash up and rest, and a change of clothes and food.

Shifting public perceptions on immigration—often based on political rhetoric and a misunderstanding of the facts on the ground—may help explain why there has been little, if any, movement on immigration reform in Congress.

Many faith-based organizations are among those working to provide assistance. Returning to Afghanistan is simply not an option.

A Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García

Bishop Robert W. McElroy is a strong choice by Pope Francis for the College of Cardinals. But he should stay in San Diego, where a growing church needs a dynamic leader.

Last year, the Jesuits pledged to raise $100 million to support the work of the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation. Yet, according to Joseph M. Stewart, the president of the foundation, progress has been far too slow.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Clare, by J.D. Long-García

A new poll found that 75 percent of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in “most or all cases.” But interviews with community and faith leaders suggest more nuance, and more ambivalence, among Latinos.

A Reflection for Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García