The Jesuits had lost their way, some thought, especially in Latin America, where the sons of Ignatius had embraced liberation theology.

Pope Francis: "At times, I find myself in front of persons who are very rigid. And I ask myself: How come such rigidity?”

"God asked the church especially to be a sign of his love by continuing to open up a space where our service to one another can be manifested," Bishop Daniel E. Flores said.

Immigration is an ancient and contemporary reality; human beings have always sought better conditions for their lives.

However it happens, at some point, you will realize that you have no idea where you are, and that there are a lot of unfriendly beasts out there in the world.

The New York archdiocese's program lets people take claims to a noted outside mediator while keeping painful details private.