The closest I came to Pope Francis was during my visit to Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires in 2024. I also see echoes of Mother Teresa—whom I had the privilege of meeting in 1996—in the life and legacy of Pope Francis. As a non-Catholic, I have long admired his unwavering focus on helping the poor, promoting interfaith dialogue, and amplifying the voices of the Global South. Both Mother Teresa and Pope Francis belonged to religious orders and were utterly... Read more

Saving Our Democracy: 5 Things You Can Do to Catch Misinformation I met Nadia, a young woman from Tunisia, in May 2015 during a conference in Marrakech, Morocco. She shared a chilling story about her past—one that has stayed with me. At a time when she felt deeply isolated from her parents, teachers, and friends, Nadia became vulnerable to manipulation. She began receiving short video clips from unknown sources—messages that appeared empathetic but were, in fact, laced with extremist propaganda.... Read more

As immigrants, we must also do our part in integrating and assimilating, contributing the best of our cultures of origin to the country we now call home. Breaking the Cycle of Fear: How Immigrants Can Win Over America During our most recent inauguration, I witnessed a critical moment for immigrants in the United States, as Usha Vance, an Indian American, became Second Lady alongside her husband, Vice President J.D. Vance. Standing nearby on the dais was Melania Trump, the first... Read more