Three people were killed as thousands packed St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt, to pay their respects to Pope Shenouda III, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

The Syrian Orthodox Church alleges that militant armed Islamists have managed to expel 90 percent of Christians from Homs.

Pope Benedict XVI criticized Catholics who participate in the illegal drug trade or who ignore their moral responsibilities to seek social justice.

The cardinal sees an opportunity for the Diocese of Hong Kong to reach out to both the “open” and the “underground” Catholic Church in mainland China.

Housing is a human right, especially for women, who often are solely responsible for the care and upbringing of children, a Vatican official said.

Roman Catholics and Anglicans should renew their commitments to praying and working for Christian unity, Pope Benedict XVI said.