Pope's World Day of Peace Message: Abolish death penalty, provide health care, forgive debts.
The Field Hospital: In Oakland, the Francis effect inspires efforts to confront urban violence and poverty.
In string of statements, U.S. bishops oppose ban on Muslim refugees; Archdiocese of Indianapolis accepts family from Syria.
MSW on Catholic universities and their opposition to unions.*
The Economist: Paris agreement marks unprecedented political recognition of the risks of climate change.
Wall Street Journal: Obama faces political fight at home over climate deal.
The Fifth Republican Debate: Shaping up as a three-way fight.
New Washington Post-ABC News poll: Trump surges to biggest lead.
Columnist Michael Gerson on Trump the evangelical.
*This post has been updated to include a correct link.