The media report alleges that the former general of the commission that governs Vatican City discovered “chaotic management” and overspending.

"Beit Arabiya,” the home of a Palestinian couple, was demolished by Israeli authorities on Jan. 23 for the fifth time since 1994.

A British cardinal encouraged Christians to overcome the “three enemies of ecumenism” and to pray for the progress of closer unity.

Several legislative challenges to crucial domestic and international anti-poverty programs were turned back in 2011.

A persistent drought is forcing farmers to abandon traditional rain-reliant practices.

The ruling ensures that the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of religion shields churches from laws meant to end employment discrimination.

While economic growth in Latin America continues, many of its poorest citizens complain the benefits have passed them by.

At least 161 people were indicted and nine were killed in extrajudicial executions in 2011 because of accusations of blasphemy.

The millions of refugees and migrants in the world "are looking for a place they can live in peace,” Pope Benedict XVI said on Jan. 15.

In recent years progress has been made on improving the affordability of Catholic schools by school voucher programs and tuition tax credits.