The effort to give stockholders a “say on pay” gained traction in 2009 as 38 public companies said they would address compensation issues.

Archbishop Timothy Dolan said all the funds collected in New York would be routed through Catholic Relief Services.

Among those turning 75 this year is Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia.

Thailand’s Catholic aid agency was refused access to more than 4,000 ethnic Hmong asylum seekers as Thai soldiers arrived to deport them to Laos.

"In all of this, we also hear the Haitian voices raised in song, praising God for being alive," said Sister Mary Finnick.

A major study of the values and aspirations of Latino youth paints a portrait of optimism and enthusiasm in the face of significant struggles.