Controversy has been brewing since a critique was released of the book Quest for the Living God, by Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J.
Official extortion and abuse are "one of the causes of the weariness and discouragement of our population," says Congo bishop.
U.S. Catholic bishops join coalition of U.S. Christian leaders in an effort to protect social service, health and poverty-mitigation programs.
The Catholic community continues efforts to prevent the needs of the poor from being heaped onto the pile of expendables.
The OECD reports that the share of children living in poor households has reached 12.7 percent among its member states.
President Benigno Aquino said that he would risk excommunication to support a law that would allow artificial contraception in the Philippines.