The Refugee Act assures adequate services are in place when refugees arrive; it does not grant states refusal powers.

Would I lie for my child if it would keep her out of prison? Would I flee with my kid to another country?

Scholars like Joe are rare indeed, and the church needs more such women and men.

Protests and other forms of public pressure may be the only way to bring some measure of justice to victims of police violence.

An interview with Jesuit philosopher Robert J. Spitzer, S.J.

The ancient Christian population of Bethlehem is fast disappearing. One of the few remaining Palestinian Christians explains what it feels like to celebrate Christmas there today.