Today Pope Francis accepted the retirement resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop Jerry Wilkerson and announced the appointment of three new auxiliaries for the archdiocese -- nbsp Monsignors Joseph V Brennan and David G O rsquo Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Father Robert B

ldquo I believe the pope rsquo s visit has the potential to help us continue to pursue what makes this country great a concern for others a willingness to help others and a commitment to tackle tough problems rdquo That is what the new archbishop of Santa Fe John Wester said when I asked him

It’s hard not to notice the loss of $2 trillion in four weeks.

Workers can “voluntarily” surrender their right to 24 hours off after six days of work.

It’s not about David and Goliath; it’s about Grandma.

Pope Francis acknowledged that he has not given sufficient attention to the middle class when he speaks about the world rsquo s economy but instead has focused much on the polarization between the rich and the poor and the throw-away culture He said he has ldquo erred rdquo in not thinking more