Government and allied rebels responsible for countless killings, maiming and torture.

A U.N. committee insists that the Vatican publish detailed statistics on clerical sexual abuse.

Christians in Egypt and Syria threatened by civil unrest and extremist violence.

Study aimed explain sharp decline in the number of religious women in the United States.

Bishop oppose extension of security barrier that would cut through Palestinian-owned land.

Faith-based organizations encouraged by President Obama's focus on poverty and immigration.