Top Stories from CNS (Catholic News Service)

• To protect Earth, change lifestyles, say church, indigenous leaders
• Polish cardinal, St. John Paul's aide, defends pontiff's record on abuse
• Panel: Policies to empower women must protect femininity, human dignity
• Theologian supports declaring St. Romero 'doctor of the church'
• Update: As cyclone slams Africa, churches, aid agencies coordinate response
• God's will is clear: to seek out, save humanity from evil, pope says
• Templeton Prize winner believes science, spirituality are complementary
• In Syria, Caritas works to promote understanding among neighbors
• Cardinal Parolin celebrates 150th anniversary of children's hospital
• Counselors offer 'loving sources of hope' for women seeking abortions
• For Chaldeans who fled Iraq, New Zealand attacks brought back memories
• Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack
• Pope encourages South Sudan peace process, hopes to visit
• Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
• At memorial Mass, CRS remembers four employees who died in plane crash
• Update: After attacks, New Zealand bishops tell Muslims: 'We hold you in prayer'
• Researcher: Difference between 'considering leaving' and 'leaving' church
• Head of African youth network: Listen to young people on ecology
• Update: Amid call for boycott of Lenten appeals, some see harm to poor, needy
• South Carolina Catholic school given national award for 'full inclusion'