Attacks on Christians in Africa, the Middle East and Asia more than tripled between 2003 and 2010

An invitation from the White House to “work out the wrinkles” regarding the health care mandate failed to reach an agreement.

On March 5 St. Francis Xavier Church in Henryville, Ind., became the main aid center for local victims of a devastating chain of tornadoes.

A World Bank report offers rare good news on global poverty. But is it cause for celebration?

Discussing or promoting military options [in Iran] at this time is unwise and may be counterproductive,”  said Bishop Richard E. Pates.

Progress was unexpectedly made in January and February in reducing tensions with a charter member of the “axis of evil.”