Signs Of the Times

Among the disasters that mark the war can be added the destruction of the environment.

The United States should provide tireless leadership to ensure a two-state solution in the Middle East, said two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a letter to President Obama on Jan. 9. “We affirm your support of the two-state solution, promise our support for strong U.S. l

An ecumenical campaign to halt gun violence issued a call for background checks.

Msgr. Francis D. Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Worcester, Mass., was installed on Jan. 20 as a canon of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, becoming the first U.S.-born canon in almost 50 years. • Anti-abortion groups from 20 different countries launched a petition in January to

More than 2.3 million pilgrims attended audiences or celebrations with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican during 2012. • “Bold steps” are necessary to counter the “rising tide of aggressive posturing” between the United States and Iran, wrote Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des

Awareness is essential to overcome the stigma associated with a disease of the mind.

Catholic students at two secular universities soon will have a dormitory all their own.

Illegal immigrants who occupied the Vatican’s embassy in Paris are calling for support.

Catholics believe the government is “looking for a way to restrict the freedom of religion.”

Though imperfect, the deal will help prevent major economic damage.