"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.

This video has been edited. The transcript below reflects a full record of this part of the discussion.  ModeratorJames Martin, S.J.Editor-at-large for America Media  PanelistsNancy DallavalleTheologian and vice president for mission and identity at Fairfield University Deacon Gr

A crucified God is not the status quo, and it is isn’t made into the acceptable, the intellectually palatable, by the proclamation of the resurrection.