Church leaders watched the unfolding political drama in Egypt with a mixture of hope for reform and concern over potential violence.

Women entering religious orders today are highly educated and active in parish ministries, according to a recent survey.

Throughout the Arab world, long-simmering resentments and aspirations for a different political order appear to have ignited almost overnight.

Catholics' representation in Congress exceeds their representation in the U.S. population.

What are the next steps for those who would like to see changes or improvements in that law?

“An unprecedented aspect of the Tunisian revolution...is the emerging of a new course of action and expression."