Today, it is easier than ever for activists to command attention for a moment but harder to form the lasting relationships and organizations that are also needed to make lasting change.

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals Feb. 7.

The Vatican is proceeding with an investigation against an Argentine bishop who is close to Pope Francis. Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, has been accused of improper behavior and sexual abuse.

A 75-year-old Swiss priest, the Rev. Xavier Arbex, who has lived and worked in Peru for over 40 years, has said that little has changed since Pope Francis' visit a year ago. The priest has decried the abuse done to people as well as the environment.

A new report says that military budgets continue to spiral upward, but global spending on peace initiatives is already low and is further endangered by domestic politics.

Mary McCord, lead counsel for the Diocese of Brownsville, said there's no reason to believe that the area where federal officials want to build the wall near the chapel is of particular importance or shows heightened activity that would make it crucial to U.S. security.