Invoking the names of four Americans he admires, Pope Francis called on American politicians to work for the common good during his historic speech before a joint session of Congress on Thursday.
In his hour-long speech, the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics touched on a variety of broad themes including violence, justice, and religious freedom.
We are all immersed in the daunting tasks of getting ready for and then settling back into school after a long (or in this case, not so long) summer. Be it kindergarten or college, this is the busiest and most focused time of the year for any family. We are signing up not only for new leases and "lunch bucks," but also for what sets our children on a course of learning for an entire year. With all the tasks and transitions ahead, we may forget what that learning should be all about.
