Given the army’s past repression of the Haitian people, the military’s return has been a cause of concern to many. Protesters have taken to the streets, calling for leaders to shift the defense budget money to education.

Msgr. Aris does not believe those in religious life in Haiti are currently being targeted more than other groups. Violent crime in Haiti is high but hard to measure since most crimes go unreported.

An assessment of a country’s living conditions says nothing about the people who live in those conditions.

“The Church of the Long Run” has become an important practice for Christians across denominations.

Reconnect Brooklyn is investing in people rather than properties, the residents who are struggling to remain in Bed-Stuy amid rising costs.

One of attractions to a show like “American Gods” is that it purposefully toys with that concept of belief.

What type of god would force us to believe? Can we even be forced to believe?

“They could bring nearly 12 million people out of the shadows, if they wanted to,” Cardinal Tobin said. “This isn’t about border security. It’s about being attentive to the reality of people who are already in our communities.”

Is belief still alive in America? What do we mean when we say “I believe in God” or "I believe in America”? This week’s episode of “American Gods” is a great place to start.

“S-Town” borders on being another American “poverty tour,” which rarely benefits those who are on display.