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 are convinced that no public good is served by this unprecedented nationwide mandate," said the general counsel to the U.S. bishops' conference.
Migration refroms discussed among Catholic leaders focus on protecting Central American and Haitian migrants.
Rio Summit looks at environmental goals from 20 year distance.
The U.S. bishops joined with other national organizations in amassing more than 50,000 signatures on a petition asking for a change in U.S. nuclear arms policy.