Congo's bishops said a young Catholic was killed at point-blank range and another was shot dead while trying to return home from anti-government protests.

This is the last leg of a journey that started in Eritrea, Afghanistan or Iraq.

The Colosseum has long been a symbol of the persecution of early Christians.

"Assisted suicide stands in stark contrast" to the care that hospices offer, and none should be compelled to provide it.

February has been one of the most violent months in the seven years of conflict.

The pope said Rebecca Bitrus and Asia Bibi are models for a society that today has ever more fear of suffering.