The Diocese of Wilmington, Del., plans to appeal a federal bankruptcy judge’s ruling.

Thousands of Anglicans are expected to move into the Catholic Church after a decision to ordain women as bishops.

The norms will include abuse and the "attempted ordination of women" among the list of most serious crimes against church law.

Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida vetoed a proposed Florida bill, but similar legislation is having more success in other states.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio said that requiring personnel in military hospitals to perform abortions would place "a very heavy burden" on those who value human life.