The new translation will serve the majority of Spanish-speaking Catholics who cannot understand current Spanish translations of the Bible.

Israeli riot police evicted two Palestinian families—more than 50 people in all—from their homes in an Arab neighborhood on Aug. 2

The Missionaries of Charity have launched a year of programs celebrating the centennial in 2010 of the birth of Blessed Mother Teresa, the order’s founder.

The convictions of six people on charges related to anti-Christian violence have "strengthened our people's morale," the local bishop said.

Christians are not seen as integral members of society, “as citizens, with the same rights and duties” as the majority but as “a people apart.”

Protesters opposed to the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya have reportedly been jailed, beaten and raped by the country’s security forces.