A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Washington said the decision to cease offering health benefits for spouses to Catholic Charities employees was "extremely difficult."
Church leaders in Pakistan cite a “lethargic attitude” toward attacks on religious minorities.
Initial reports blame the attacks on members of the Muslim Fulani tribe against the Christian Berom tribe.
The agency cited women employed in private homes as in need of protection from abuse and exploitation.
These churches will be able to retain their Anglican character and much of their liturgy and practices while being in communion with the Catholic Church.
Christians in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu took part in a monthlong protest campaign for equal rights for dalit Christians.