Francis has made it his business to try to build bridges with the Muslim world with the energy of a missionary. Benedict also delivered his message to Islam from afar.

The violence is brutal, the cruelty extreme and the anti-gay hostility extremely virulent. ​​​​​​​

Is this a “first-world problem”? Yes, of course. But it is very much a “world problem.”

It is time for a reorientation toward socially conscious investing.

Why do so many people think that celibacy leads to porn use?

Donating to “God” is encouraged through the carrot of an income tax deduction; donating to “Caesar” is tax neutral.