The Catholic Church in Pakistan has presented a series of demands to the government, calling for a fair and thorough investigation into the beatings and burning of a young Christian couple accused of desecrating the Quran.In a so-called Charter of Demands sent to top government officials Nov. 17, ch

Pope Francis condemned the "unacceptable episodes of violence" in Jerusalem, episodes that "do not spare even places of worship," after an attack in a synagogue left four worshippers, a policeman and the two attackers dead.At the end of his general audience Nov. 19, the day after

Students meet with members of Congress to advocate for human rights in Central America.

Archbishop Blase J.Cupich installed at Holy Name Cathedra

Migrants are among the poorest, most vulnerable people in the world, and a church committed to defending strong families must be particularly engaged in assisting migrant couples and their children, a U.S. bishop told a Vatican conference."Across the globe, 175 million migrants seek safety and

'Christians in spirit? Everyone. But Christians with pockets? Few, eh?'