"The Holy Father makes it clear that caring for our common home is a fundamental dimension of Christian spirituality."

The Jesuit presidents wrote they are called "to embrace the entire human family, regardless of their immigration status or religious allegiance.”

The Oscar-winning director took questions from Jesuits around the world about his latest work and his own faith.

Authorities today were still trying to ascertain a motive for the attack.

The campaign is demanding better pay, beginning with a hike of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. It is currently a paltry $7.25 and has not budged in seven years.

"At the same time, I offer prayers to the Lord for his rest and I entrust the whole Cuban people to the maternal intercession of our Lady of the Charity of El Cobre."