U.S. bishops plan to launch a postcard campaign in 2010 to urge Congress to make comprehensive immigration reform its next priority.

A critical factor will be the doctors' evaluation concerning the woman's mental state and whether or not she was "of sound mind."

The organization has pledged "to continue its services even if a same-sex marriage bill passes” said Bishop Barry C. Knestout.

The U.N.-sponsored World Summit on Food Security in Rome ended with many participants frustrated with the lack of progress on food security goals.

The work of the Catholic Church in Africa to care for people living with AIDS is designed to show solidarity with everyone in need.

Archbishop Rowan Williams, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, said the ecumenical situation really is a “glass half full.”