The treatment of immigrants in the United States violates the biblical and ethical norms that God requires of his people.

The new archbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby, 56, a former oil executive who “was unable to get away from a sense of God calling.’

Blessed Pope John XXIII published “Peace on Earth” on April 11, 1963, in direct response to the Cuban missile crisis.

More than 500 people were killed in Syria during what had been proposed as a four-day ceasefire to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

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.