Signs Of the Times

The Vatican has voiced concern over the loss of life in Libya, the targeting of peaceful protesters and “the indiscriminate use of force.”

Three archdiocesan priests and one lay teacher have been charged with rape, assault and other felonies related to the abuse of children.

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley reportedly will tell the pope that the church in Ireland is “on the edge” of collapse because of the abuse scandals.

The Catholic Church’s example for development holds valuable lessons, said one prominent economist.

Taiwan’s Cardinal Paul Shan will make a historic visit to China, the first contact between Catholics on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in 60 years.

The country now stands on the brink of achieving the “dream” of a democratic system, the patriarch of Alexandria said.

The archbishop of Milwaukee issued a statement on Feb. 16 that came down squarely in favor of workers’ rights.

Representatives of Catholic organizations said that massive foreign investment in Africa is pushing small farmers off their land.

A 2009 joint statement by Catholic hospitals and labor unions concerning the right of workers to organize is still waiting for its first application.

The federal budget crunch should not be eased by cutting programs that help the poor, refugees and the unemployed, warned church leaders.