The Letter of James offers one of the strongest warnings to the wealthy ever launched: “Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away . . . your gold and silver have corroded.” Pope Francis launched his first visit to the United States with a characteristic gesture . . .

The psalmist is aware of the snares of sin and realizes the Lord “can detect failings.” The leadership of Volkswagen Group apparently believed they could cheat on U.S. emissions tests . . .

Moses wishes all were prophets, and Pope Francis has taught that all are called to lead saintly lives, even though none are perfect. In that spirit, on Wednesday he elevated to sainthood Junipero Serra, an 18th-century Spanish missionary . . .

Jesus expresses special concern for the "little ones” who believe in him this Sunday. Pope Francis motioned for 5-year-old Sophie Cruz to come to him on her second attempt to approach him during his motorcade . . .

In ancient times children were sacrificed to the pagan god Moloch in an area known as the Valley of Hinnom (Ge Hinnom in Hebrew), just south of what became the city of Jerusalem.

“The future ain’t what it used to be.”

The number of Latino Catholics in the United States has grown to 34 percent of the total, up from 29 percent in 2007. And the bulk of Latino Catholics—77 percent—live in the West or the South.