Even though it is no longer a surprise, Pope Francis still makes news with his direct pastoral ministry, as he did in May, going door-to-door to bless homes in a public housing complex in the Roman suburbs.

Rick Best defended two women being accosted by a passenger yelling hate speech about Muslims and other groups.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he asked Pope Francis to help Canadians "move forward on a real reconciliation" with the country's indigenous people.

Those serving the homeless and other marginalized communities are living the pope's vision of the church as a spiritual field hospital.

If we expect law enforcement personnel to do their jobs properly, radical change is necessary.