America Staff

Protesters opposed to the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya have reportedly been jailed, beaten and raped by the country’s security forces.

Leaders representing 59,000 women religious are questioning what they call a lack of full disclosure about what is motivating the Vatican’s visitation.

The Missionaries of Charity have launched a year of programs celebrating the centennial in 2010 of the birth of Blessed Mother Teresa, the order’s founder.

Catholic presence in Afghanistan is limited to aid workers. Preaching Christianity is strictly forbidden.

The new translation will serve the majority of Spanish-speaking Catholics who cannot understand current Spanish translations of the Bible.

The convictions of six people on charges related to anti-Christian violence have “strengthened our people’s morale,” the local bishop said.

The Catholic theologian Miguel Díaz was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 4 as the ninth U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.

The native populations of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador face endemic poverty, illiteracy, ill health and government neglect.