Bishop says allowing financial markets to regulate themselves does not serve national interests.

George Doty, a philanthropist noted for funding the repair of the dome of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, passed away in his home in Rye, N.Y., on April 24 at the age of 94.

Church leaders in South Sudan fear that a new war will break out soon unless the United Nations and African Union intervene.

Bishop Joseph Chen Gong’ao was was approved by Pope Benedict XVI and is recognized by the Chinese government.

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.”