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What happens to freedom of conscience, individual liberty, and free enterprise in those nations that do go along? The United Nations is set to launch its “new universal agenda” for humanity and the planet September 25, 2015. The UN’s “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” document is a blueprint to “transform our world for the better by 2030,” and yet most major media outlets in the United States refuse to report on the far reaching implications of this document. “This is probably the most difficult task we have ever given ourselves, which is to intentionally transform the economic development model, for...

Pope Francis plunged into a crowd of Catholic school students Wednesday morning, shaking hands and being hugged and kissed as he embarked on a whirlwind series of parades and appearances across the District, including an arrival ceremony with President Obama on the South Lawn of the White House. “What a beautiful day the Lord has made,” Obama began, in welcoming the pope, as the pontiff sat beside the lectern on the south lawn. “I believe the excitement around your visit, Holy Father, must be attributed not only to your role as pope but to your unique qualities as a person.”...

Raymond Arroyo, news anchor of the largest Catholic cable channel in the world, says that he was struck by how political Pope Francis’ talk at the White House this morning was. He said the Pope’s talk had a political edge.

9:32 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! (Applause.) PRESIDENT OBAMA: What a beautiful day the Lord has made. Holy Father, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I should explain that our backyard is not typically this crowded -- (laughter) -- but the size and spirit of today’s gathering is just a small reflection of the deep devotion of some 70 million American Catholics. (Applause.) It reflects, as well, the way that your message of love and hope has inspired so many people across our nation and around the world. So on...

Pope arrives at White House

A few days ago, I wrote about some of the guests who had been invited to the White House reception in honor of Pope Francis. President Obama and Pope Francis may be sympatico on climate change, capitalism, and other far-left issues, but when it comes to the teachings of the Catholic Church, they don't agree on much. The president will put this to the test, because he has invited a pro-abortion nun, a gay bishop, and a transgender female to the White House to meet the pontiff. Pope Francis has shown himself to be tolerant, but isn't this a...