With the world’s attention fixed elsewhere, local church officials in Africa warn: “Côte d’Ivoire is sliding into civil war.”

The accident could be a “huge wake-up call” that would “give impetus to jump-starting massive research” in other energy technologies.

Utah’s Gov. Gary Herbert signed a series of bills that have been described as a state equivalent of comprehensive immigration reform.

Church bells rang and horns blasted in Lebanon to honor Bishop Bechara Rai of Jbeil.

Bishop John H. Ricard, S.S.J., 71, of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla., is retiring because of health concerns.

Numerous Catholic volunteers have come forward in the wake of the disaster to assist with the outreach of Caritas Japan.