While thirteen Israelis died during the conflict, at least 1,400 Palestinians, mostly civilians, perished.

The Vatican does not have clear guidelines for applying the principle of reciprocity, said Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran.

Bishops in Central America have criticized mining operations for their environmental and social damage.

Israeli officials have reportedly issued a demolition order for buildings built on property owned by the Greek Orthodox Church.

Community leaders urged President Barack Obama to help end the destructive trade in illegal drugs and more than 40 years of civil war.

Peter Bray, F.S.C. (left), assumed his position in March as the eighth vice chancellor of Bethlehem University.