“As Christians, we believe that there can no celebrating...no joy, in relation to the death of Osama bin Laden.”

Five years after he indicated he would be open to ordaining women, Bishop William M. Morris was removed from office.

Two-thirds of developing countries are on track or close to meeting targets for tackling extreme poverty and hunger.

The scholars Daniel Callahan and his wife, Sidney, were honored for their distinguished contribution to culture by the editors of America.

"John Paul II is blessed because of his faith—a strong, generous and apostolic faith," Pope Benedict said May 1 just minutes after formally beatifying his predecessor.

Official extortion and abuse are "one of the causes of the weariness and discouragement of our population," says Congo bishop.