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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has joined a broad group of religious, justice, and relief and development organizations in calling upon President Barack Obama to assist and protect vulnerable Iraqis and pursue efforts that lead to long-term development in war-torn Iraq.

We are a new family to Woodmont Academy, and we have been delighted with the decision. From the beginning, it was quite apparent to us that the faculty, staff, administration and students have a love of learning, a love of our Catholic faith and a love of community. “Archbishop raises concerns over Legion” (CR, Feb. 26), however, may have linked the good work done at Woodmont Academy by its fine staff, administration and faculty to lingering questions about the founder of the Legionaries of Christ.

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican is considering the preparation of a major document on new media and their implications for the church’s communications strategy.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI said his trip to the Holy Land in May would be a pilgrimage of prayer for peace in the Middle East and the entire world.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a campaign to send e-mails with a pro-life message to members of Congress.

LIMA, Peru – A series of drug arrests in the United States and the arrival of Mexican troops in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso, Texas, have drawn increased attention to drug trafficking, a problem highlighted by the region’s Catholic bishops.

WASHINGTON – Economists from Catholic institutions worldwide may differ in their approach to solutions for the economic crisis, but all agree a global strategy is required.