A federal court recently ruled that access to a “foundational level of literacy” is a basic right. That could spur new reforms to public education, as well as new school-choice options.

Pope Francis: “Last Tuesday’s catastrophe calls everyone, beginning with the Lebanese people, to work together for the common good of this beloved country.”

Many Beirut buildings simply crumbled; others are compromised beyond repair. Those that can be saved no longer have windows or doors, residents continue to occupy them to protect what possessions they have left.

A recent Pew survey shows that Americans favor restrictions when it comes to worship services during the pandemic.

Members of the Franciscan order in Columbia are assembling people and resources to help the homeless of Bogota during the pandemic.

Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus has urged members to fight racism and build fraternity.