President Barack Obama awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom to the civil rights activist Dolores Huerta.

Bishop Blaire also reiterated his support for the conference’s overall effort to protect religious liberty.

Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Germany called for a “social market economy” in the wake of the fiscal crisis that has gripped much of Europe.

Because of a general disregard for Christian values, Chaldean families often find themselves in a world they are not accustomed to.

“We are convinced that no public good is served by this unprecedented nationwide mandate," said the general counsel to the U.S. bishops' conference.

Migration refroms discussed among Catholic leaders focus on protecting Central American and Haitian migrants.