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The bishops of Haiti appealed for the release of six women religious who were kidnapped Jan. 19 in a country mired in crisis because of gang violence.

Pope Francis highlighted the importance of remembering and condemning the horror of the Holocaust, underlining that hatred and violence can never be justified.

At least 18 Catholic bishops have signed on to a call by PAX Christi USA for the U.S. government to redirect military spending to fund human need.

Pro-life leaders at the 51st annual March for Life on Jan. 19 said a lot of work remains for their cause as the nation begins an election year, but they expressed optimism they can turn the tide of public opinion.

Although most Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice," a majority also would support some legal limits on abortion.

Before the "Homeland War" of the 1990s, the residents of Vukovar, Croatia, thought it a peaceful city.