I can understand why many Americans seem dispirited about world affairs. Things are indeed a mess. What I cannot understand, however, is the electorate’s seeming indifference to the global mess: an ...

The word “empathy” comes from the German word "einfühlung,” and means "feeling-in,” or when more loosely translated, "feeling into others." Examining the origin of that word is a great starting point ...

In a way, the Jesuits began influencing my life even before I was born. My father, for example, studied philosophy with the Jesuits at Xavier University in Cincinnati. As I grew up, my mother ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 19, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. Francis is the ...

NPR speaks with scholar and author Irene Vega about her detailed analysis of the principles that shape how U.S. immigration agents understand and carry out their professional responsibilities.