Poor people's lives 'should not be treated so cheaply'

Deny allegations conceal population control effort

Christian family mourns abduction of 3-year-old child.

Immigration and poverty on bishops' public policy agenda

The U.S. bishops on Nov. 11 chose a new secretary-elect and chairmen-elect for several committees, all of whom will begin their service in November 2015.The bishops also selected from among their number to serve on the boards of Catholic Relief Services, the bishops' international aid and develo

Pope Francis on Nov. 11 created a new Vatican body to deal with the most serious cases of child sexual abuse and to streamline complaints against the clergy.The Vatican said the pope would nominate seven cardinals or bishops to consider appeals from clergy accused of abusing minors in a bid to