Under new rules, deportation will now be reserved for undocumented felons, national security risks or repeat immigration offenders.

The bishops of the Philippines are seeking funding for the construction of 1,000 houses for the victims of flooding.

The proposed law strives to provide justice for victims of religious violence and and hold law enforcement officials accountable for not stopping the violence.

A three-day conference on issues faced by Catholic advocates of comprehensive immigration reform is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 in Salt Lake City.

Christians represent nearly a third of the estimated 6.9 billion 2010 global population.

Peace is not simply a gift to be received from God, the pope said; it is a task people of good will must undertake.