The Catholic Church’s example for development holds valuable lessons, said one prominent economist.

Three archdiocesan priests and one lay teacher have been charged with rape, assault and other felonies related to the abuse of children.

Taiwan’s Cardinal Paul Shan will make a historic visit to China, the first contact between Catholics on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in 60 years.

Representatives of Catholic organizations said that massive foreign investment in Africa is pushing small farmers off their land.

Will young Egyptian Catholics turn away from the church because it did not back protests that led to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak?

A 2009 joint statement by Catholic hospitals and labor unions concerning the right of workers to organize is still waiting for its first application.