Morning Briefing

Editorial: Seek encounter during Year of Mercy

Francis says: use Jubilee year of mercy to work against social exclusion, "Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters" 

The Field Hospital, parish news from around the U.S.

Vandals deface two Catholic churches in Michigan

Fed raises interest rate for first time in almost a decade, a “vote of confidence” in U.S. economy

Raising the interest rate could reduce inequality?

Judge declares mistrial in case of officer charged in Freddie Gray death

Ten numbers that prove 2015 was the year of the refugee

Commentary: On care for our common home

Column: Book adds enlightenment to the gorging season