The Pax Christi International Peace Award for 2010 was given on Dec. 8 to Louis Sako,the Chaldean archbishop of Kirkuk, Iraq.
The story of one abducted child who was forced by L.R.A. commanders to kill other children.
The Senate's inability to overcome a threatened filibuster Dec. 18 scuttled passage of the DREAM Act.
Rome must acknowledge the “depth of anger and hurt” provoked by the apostolic visitation of American nuns, a Vatican official said.
For the first time in years, shop owners and tourist industry workers in the birthplace of Christ are optimistic and have confidence in the economy. For most, 2010 was the best year for business in a decade
“We’re batting a thousand” on the issues that the bishops have been supporting in recent months, said Kathy Saile.
The Vatican said the recent election of new church leaders by government-controlled Catholic groups in China have "unilaterally damaged" hopes of improved relations.