Nation and world briefs

Christ statue vandalized at Florida church among latest attacks on statues

Notre Dame study examines ‘everyday’ Americans’ views on abortion

Respondents were given opportunity to elaborate on why they felt the way they do to examine more than just numbers

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Annual audit shows more than 4,400 allegations of clergy abuse reported

37% of increase attributed to lawsuits, bankruptcies and victim compensation programs

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Vatican official calls for action after U.N. reports rising hunger rate

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)