The media report alleges that the former general of the commission that governs Vatican City discovered “chaotic management” and overspending.

"Beit Arabiya,” the home of a Palestinian couple, was demolished by Israeli authorities on Jan. 23 for the fifth time since 1994.

A British cardinal encouraged Christians to overcome the “three enemies of ecumenism” and to pray for the progress of closer unity.

The millions of refugees and migrants in the world "are looking for a place they can live in peace,” Pope Benedict XVI said on Jan. 15.

Several legislative challenges to crucial domestic and international anti-poverty programs were turned back in 2011.

A persistent drought is forcing farmers to abandon traditional rain-reliant practices.