The link between respecting the environment and the sacramental life of the church is inseparable for one bishop in the South Pacific.

In a message of congratulations to President Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI assured him of his prayers “that God might assist him in his very great responsibility.”

Statements on preaching and ways that bishops can utuilize new technologies are among the items the U.S. bishops will consider when they gather in Baltimore for their annual meeting.

As Catholic Charities USA responds to victims of Hurricane Sandy, donations can be made online at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or by calling (800) 919-9338.

The aim of interreligious dialogue is not to come to some sort of agreement on religious principles that everyone can accept, Vatican officials say.

Pope Benedict XVI chose “Migrations: pilgrimage of faith and hope” as the theme for the 2013 celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.