50 years ago, black priests wanted to feel accepted for who they were: African-American clergy who could share a rich cultural heritage but were feeling suppressed by white-dominated church leadership.

After ucanews.com reported accusations against Bangladeshi Father William Walter Rozario -- allegations he denied -- the former Maria Bambina nun, Rosaline Costa, answered the following questions about the situation in Bangladesh.

Those whose children remain practicing Catholics have some ideas about why that may be the case, but they, too, are well aware that things could easily have turned out differently.

Twenty-five percent told us that one or more of their children had left the church.

The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.

Could I really be happy if my primary focus for years to come was managing a house full of babies?