The Rev. Edwin Gariguez of the Philippines was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for his “fearless” leadership in protecting the indigenous community on the island of Mindoro.

Church leaders in South Sudan fear that a new war will break out soon unless the United Nations and African Union intervene.

Bishop Joseph Chen Gong’ao was was approved by Pope Benedict XVI and is recognized by the Chinese government.

A formal response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religiousmay be weeks away.

In letters to congressional leaders, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged a “circle of protection” around programs that serve “the least among us.”

A majority of the most dangerous countries in the world for women are found in Latin America and the Caribbean.