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.”

Health care workers and aid agencies have stepped up efforts to prevent the water-borne disease from spreading during the rainy season.

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 military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities would not, in view of the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders, be justified under Catholic teaching.