Church leaders in the Philippines criticized a proposal to arm priests as a protective measure in the wake of recent attacks on clergy members.

An investigation is continuing to determine the motive for the attack.

The church's recovery and rehabilitation program has become one of its largest and far-reaching natural disaster responses in the country.

How can I say that I love God, when I fall short in doing good for others, especially for the least and the lost?

In April scores have died in a series of attacks and assassinations in Mexico, the Philippines and Nigeria. Catholics at prayer during Mass have been targeted in a number of attacks.

Immigration officials have accused the nun, who has worked in rural communities for 27 years, of being an "undesirable alien" for joining protest rallies and visiting political prisoners.