Catholic church leaders in the Central African Republic said they believe European nuns working in the country are "generally safe," after reports of rape by retreating armed groups."We've heard about acts of rape by various armed groups, and we've deplored them," said Ms

Pope Francis said bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives, but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks."We don't need a manager, the CEO of a business, nor someone who shares our pettiness or low aspirations," the pope s

While worldwide attention has focused on Ukraine tensions or searched for signs of hope in Syrian peace negotiations in Geneva, conditions in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, have deteriorated rapidly. A ceasefire signed on Jan. 23 that seemed to offer a chance for a peaceful resolution

Residents of communities devastated by the storm confront a difficult future.

In a joint letter to members of Congress, Catholic bishops and evangelical leaders pleaded for "common sense fixes to our immigration policies" by passing legislation this year.In the Feb. 26 letter, 11 bishops and half a dozen evangelical leaders said that as religious leaders, "we l

Amid “unbelievable devastation,” the United Nations agency charged with ensuring the well-being of Palestinian refugees across the Middle East has been able to deliver life-saving supplies to families in a camp on the outskirts of Damascus, where nearly every building is an empty shell a