Korea, NorthPeers detect signs of crumbling in the Communist edifice
PakistanChristians fearful after introduction of sharia law
PolandWojtyla beatification hits ‘sluggish phase’
RomeCardinals defend Pope against Küng’s attack
SpainSupport grows for judge in lesbian bias case
UkraineCatholics secure disputed church
United StatesAbortions opt-out clause set for repeal