“The orders appear to enable Israel to detain, prosecute, imprison and/or deport any and all persons present in the West Bank,” said Richard Falk of the U.N.

Rio de Janeiro’s towering Christ the Redeemer statue, undergoing restoration, was spray-painted with graffiti by vandals.

Mexican priests have been transferred to other parishes or even moved to other parts of the country because of threats.

According to a new report, in the Gulf South the number of unemployed persons has more than doubled.

“In March we finally accomplished what I set out to do 18 years ago,” Rep. Stupak said. “I’m proud to have helped bring it across the finish line.”

A special collection for Haiti in Catholic parishes nationwide has raised $58.7 million to date.