The ruling ensures that the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of religion shields churches from laws meant to end employment discrimination.

While economic growth in Latin America continues, many of its poorest citizens complain the benefits have passed them by.

At least 161 people were indicted and nine were killed in extrajudicial executions in 2011 because of accusations of blasphemy.

Under new rules, deportation will now be reserved for undocumented felons, national security risks or repeat immigration offenders.

The bishops of the Philippines are seeking funding for the construction of 1,000 houses for the victims of flooding.

Two years later the recovery continues from a devastating earthquake.