Indigenous protests against mines turn violent after opposition members killed and arrested.
Because of a general disregard for Christian values, Chaldean families often find themselves in a world they are not accustomed to.
“We cannot be silent in the face of words or actions that would undermine the institution of marriage," Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said.
House Republicans passed a 2013 budget reconciliation package that included cuts in social services despite an appeal from the U.S. bishops.
The figure was below the number of 62 million reported in 2000, but the difference is due to a change in the way data was collected.