"We Christians cannot stand with arms folded in indifference" or thrown up in the air in helpless resignation, the pope said in his homily Nov. 18, the World Day of the Poor.
NCR Connections: "The Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis: How Did We Get Here?" was the topic of a briefing for media and NCR members, Sunday night in Baltimore on the eve of the U.S. bishops' meeting.
Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the Vatican Nov. 15 for a private discussion that included the importance of building greater trust between Israelis and Palestinians.
