The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted today to revise their document on Catholics in public life, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," in advance of the 2020 presidential election. 

The protestors object to widespread racism, voter suppression, anti-immigrant policies and inaction on poverty around the country.

The organization said the current edition of the U.S. norms "needs more than minimal editing."

The gathering at Georgetown University, "Though Many, One: Overcoming Polarization Through Catholic Social Thought," is meant to be a starting point to bring about Pope Francis' vision of the church.

Bill O'Keefe, vice president for government relations and advocacy at Catholic Relief Services, called Stephen Colecchi a resolute partner in advocacy and a gifted friend who is at ease talking with policymakers and struggling people alike.

The encyclical is notably known for upholding church renouncement of contraception.

The Navy's fleet of Trident submarines carries about half of the U.S. active strategic nuclear warheads, according to military observers.

People of the southwest Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea face dual threats from rising sea levels and the advent of undersea mining for valuable metals.

"It's up to shareholders to put before corporations how important it is to work on less emissions."

Advocates are concerned that Congress is willing to cut the programs to offset an expected $1 trillion deficit.