Signs Of the Times

The pope’s long-term aim is not simply to allow the old and new rites to coexist but to move toward a “common rite.”

Researchers acknowledged that there is uncertainty about the scale of future risk, but argued, “Uncertainty is not a reason for inaction.”

The pope said he was following the conflict in Libya with “great concern” and was especially worried about the suffering of civilians.

The U.S. bishops’ harsh critique of a Elizabeth Johnson’s book was not meant to question her “dedication, honor, creativity or service.”

“Things are worse than I thought,” said a volunteer for Caritas Japan cleaning up a community damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Hundreds of people are missing, according to sources inside Vietnam; many escaped into the bush fleeing from attack helicopters.

The fallout following the forced retirement of Australian Bishop William Morris has grown more caustic in recent days.

Egyptian police must act more quickly against Muslim rioters, a Catholic bishop said after 12 people were killed in Cairo.

Nations and individuals have a duty to enact policies that mitigate global warming, said a Vatican-sponsored working group.

Reports continue to emerge of hundreds of migrants and refugees missing and presumed drowned in the waters off Libya.