Awareness is essential to overcome the stigma associated with a disease of the mind.

Catholics believe the government is “looking for a way to restrict the freedom of religion.”

Catholic students at two secular universities soon will have a dormitory all their own.

Though imperfect, the deal will help prevent major economic damage.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Twitter account, @Pontifex, attracted more than a million-and-a-half followers by the end of Dec. 12, its first day active. • Justice Magazine (www.justicemagazine.org), which covers national and international issues relating to the Catholic Church’s social teach

European media are reporting that Russia and the United States are preparing a joint ultimatum to President Bashar al-Assad through the special envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League, Lakhdar Brahimi, to encourage Assad to leave power “with dignity.” Washington and Moscow report