The conviction of Charles Taylor should send a clear message that the era of impunity for heads of state guilty of war crimes is over.

The U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious is not the first national group of religious reined in by Rome because of “serious doctrinal problems.”

A formal response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religiousmay be weeks away.

In letters to congressional leaders, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged a “circle of protection” around programs that serve “the least among us.”

Health care workers and aid agencies have stepped up efforts to prevent the water-borne disease from spreading during the rainy season.

The Rev. Edwin Gariguez of the Philippines was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for his “fearless” leadership in protecting the indigenous community on the island of Mindoro.