Today the pope opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, inaugurating the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Saying rural Americans can’t have their hunting rifles is a lot like punishing a whole class because a couple kids are screwing around—it’s not fair and seriously counterproductive.

The pope's words come as the peace process to end a 45-year-old conflict between the government and separatist rebels seems to have stalled.

After Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 8, the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council, Holy Doors will be opened in all the cathedrals of the world on Dec. 13.

Father David Kelly is a leading proponent of a concept called “restorative justice.” It’s an approach that includes bringing perpetrators and victims together, and involving their families and community in a joint effort to repair the harm done by a crime.

Opposition to the bombing included that of many faith-groups.