Latin America bishops call on northern countries to value the rich Latin American biodiversity that is threatened by extractive industries.
Faith leaders say they will devote time during or after worship services to explaining the legislation.
A referendum in Italy has spotlighted an emerging social justice issue: access to safe water as a basic human right.
Cardinal Angelo Scola's appointment as archbishop of Milan prompts some to wonder about Cardinal Scola's "papabile" rating.
Catholic bishops of the North and Central America cited "those searching for work, asylum-seekers, refugees and victims of human trafficking.”