Maryknoll Father Mike Bassano's parish is a tightly packed maze of tents and tarpaulins filled with people hiding from war.

The future of the Middle East will depend on nations coming together to promote dialogue and development in the region and on local Christians staying active in society and politics, a top Vatican official said.The international community cannot remain "inert or indifferent before the dramatic

Prayer provides the strength and patience needed to love neighbors and will help Baltimoreans as they addresses the injustices that led to a night of rioting and looting, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said."Given my occupation, I think it's important to start every occasion this w

An English archbishop has reminded Catholics of the achievements of one of their country's most famous migrant athletes just days ahead of a general election in which immigration will feature as a major issue.

Time is running out for victims of Nepal's earthquake, who are suffering because aid cannot reach them, said Bishop Paul Simick of Nepal."The biggest challenge now is the time factor. All of us have to rush to reach out to the victims. It's already too late," Bishop Simick told Cat

Rome's immigrants, poor, elderly and marginalized will be getting VIP treatment.