Pope Francis's recent interview was interpreted by many as a "new direction" for the Catholic church and could have significant consequences for American political debates.

Congressman Jim McDermott described Ryan's hearing on poverty perfectly when he said: “This hearing is surreal… You are not living in the real world.”

At a hearing called by Paul Ryan to examine the War on Poverty, the activist and nun explained that government programs help millions every year.

We travel to Camden, NJ with Sister Simone Campbell as she and her sisters advocate for comprehensive immigration policy reform.

Activists on the front lines of the fight against poverty tell you what needs to be done and how you can help.

She tells ThinkProgress that Romney's comments showed that he is “out of touch” and “has no idea how hard it is at the margins of our society.”

Nuns hit the highway on a road trip of faith and politics.

Watch early clips from this weekend's show about outspoken nuns on a road trip addressing faith, politics and Paul Ryan's budget.

Sister Simone Campbell talks about their mission and its connection to Catholicism.

Nuns are traveling by bus halfway across the country to protest the Ryan budget. Yesterday, they brought the message to his door.