“Celebrating Columbus Day does not honor their story and their struggle and their history; it insults it.”

Long before Pope Francis articulated in “Laudato Si’” a comprehensive Catholic call to care for the physical environment, Agape members were focused on treading lightly on the earth and combining a contemplative lifestyle with frontline environmental and peace activism.

According to Catholic social tradition, paying taxes is part of the way Catholic citizens contribute to the common good.

Spanish police tried to shut down polling places and fired rubber bullets to prevent Catalans from voting in the Oct. 1 referendum for independence.

Congress has until March 5 to pass legislation to help immigrants who are currently shielded from deportation by the program.

Speaker Ryan will deliver the keynote address next month at the Al Smith dinner.