Church leaders in South Sudan fear that a new war will break out soon unless the United Nations and African Union intervene.
Bishop Joseph Chen Gong’ao was was approved by Pope Benedict XVI and is recognized by the Chinese government.
A formal response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religiousmay be weeks away.
In letters to congressional leaders, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged a “circle of protection” around programs that serve “the least among us.”
Health care workers and aid agencies have stepped up efforts to prevent the water-borne disease from spreading during the rainy season.
A half-dozen states that have passed laws modeled on Arizona’s could all be affected by the outcome of Arizona v. United States.