"Nostra Aetate" ushered in a new era in interreligious relations, especially between Jews and Christians.

Change is not to be feared; interreligious openness has not weakened, but strengthened the church.

In a statement released last week, the leaders of the Jesuits in Europe express their deep concern for the refugees who have flooded into Europe this year and lay out new policies for addressing the situation.

As grateful as I am for the health and well being of my family, as thankful as I am for the abundant blessings of my life, I know I have more to do. More to pray about. More to love.

No more than any other person, whether famous or “ordinary,” Maureen O'Hara had her trials and tribulations and yet, somehow, she continued to thrive despite them.

Pope Francis encouraged all participants to speak freely: "Let no one say, 'This cannot be said.'" And they did. Conversation was open, lively, and sometimes contentious.