Catholic Church
New Pope Leo XIV's Brother Unsure If He'll Ever Be Able to 'See Him Again': 'I'm the Brother, But It's Hard to See the Pope'
When the Vatican chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to head the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Leo XIV, his brother in Florida worried if they could remain close.
Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate
Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.
New Pope Repeatedly Boosted Articles Slamming JD Vance for Using Catholicism to Defend Deportations
Pope Leo XIV previously shared several articles slamming Vice President JD Vance for asserting that Catholicism supports President Donald Trump's deportations.
Trump Looks Forward to 'Meaningful' Meeting With New Pope Leo XIV: 'An Honor to Realize That He Is the First American Pope'
President Donald Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming the first American pope on Thursday.
Conservatives Already Pushing for Cardinal Sarah, a Critic of Pope Francis, to Lead Catholic Church: 'Need a Pope That Is Anti-Woke'
Following Pope Francis' death, conservatives are championing Cardinal Robert Sarah, a critic of Pope Francis, as their top choice.
Who Is Cardinal Raymond Burke, Donald Trump's Preferred Candidate To Succeed Pope Francis
Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of the figures considered as a potential successor of Pope Francis as the process to elect a new pontiff gets underway
Pope Francis Dying Hours After Meeting With Vance Mocked by Users: 'Can You Meet Putin Next?'
Pope Francis died just hours after a meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance, leading to a mix of tributes and online mockery.
Pope Puts Pro-Immigration Trump Rival In Charge of DC Archdiocese Ahead of Inauguration
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a Donald Trump critic, as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., ahead of the inauguration.
Vatican Declares Texas Convent 'Extinct' After Reverend Mother Accused of Online Affair With Out-of-State Priest
The Vatican declared a Texas convent is "extinct" after it was revealed its reverend mother had an online affair with an out-of-state priest.
Teenager Nicknamed "Patron Saint of the Internet" Picked by Pope to Be First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis has announced that Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old web designer who died in 2006, will be canonized as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.
Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandals Push Chileans to Join Temple of Satan As Hundreds Apply for Membership
There are about 100 members of The Temple of Satan of Chile, but hundreds more have since applied for membership.
Catholic Archdiocese to Pay Out Record $880 Million Settlement to Victims of Child Sex Abuse
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a record $880 million settlement with over 1,350 victims of clergy sexual abuse.
Vermont Catholic Church Declares Bankruptcy Over Towering Debt from Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Settlements
The Vermont Catholic church can no longer afford to pay survivors as its assets have been "depleted."
Death of Religious Leader After Drug-Fueled Night of Sex with Fellow Priest Coincides with Pope Visit
A night of drugs and sexual escapades ended in death, leading to the arrest of a Belgian priest and a visit from Pope Francis.
A catholic diocese in New Jersey is suing the U.S. over immigration delays affecting priests' status
The institution claims that how the government processes green cards for religious workers can cause "substantial disruption" to the lives of five priests
Latino Traditions for 'Semana Santa': When and Why is Meat Avoided During Holy Week?
This Catholic tradition is predominantly observed in Latin America
Majority of Hispanic Catholics Support Same-Sex Marriage, a New Study Reveals
While religion and sexuality have long been a clashing issue, a new study now reveals shifting patterns in such values and attitudes across the U.S.
Pope Francis Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in Radical Change for Catholic Church
A document says that people seeking this shouldn't be subjected to "an exhaustive moral analysis"
Spanish Clergy Sexual Abused Over 200,000 Children, Probe Estimates
Revelations in Spain are the latest to rock the Roman Catholic Church after a series of sexual abuse scandals around the world, often involving children, over the past 20 years.
Pope Opens Church Meeting Amid Tensions With Conservatives
Pope Francis opens a major congress on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday marked by tensions with conservatives on issues such as the treatment of divorcees and LGBTQ believers.
Death Toll From Mexico Church Roof Collapse Rises To 11
The tragedy struck the coastal town of Ciudad Madero, in Tamaulipas state, on Sunday
FBI May Be Targeting Catholics Who Attend Latin Mass, Suggests Purported Document Of The Agency
A purported FBI document suggests the agency may target Catholics who attend Latin Mass.
Pope Francis Calls For Peace In Peru As Protests Intensify
Pope Francis on Sunday has called for the peaceful resolution of the protests in Peru, calling for a dialogue between the protesters and the government.
Nonagenarian Former Pope Benedict's Is 'Very Sick’: Pope Francis
Pope Francis revealed on Wednesday that his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, is "very ill" as he asks for prayers from his followers around the world for him to get better.
In Surprise Move, Cuban Government Holds Referendum Vote For Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption
Cuba will be holding a referendum vote regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage and adoption on Sunday, despite opposition from the local church and conservatives of the area.
Quebec Archdiocese Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Potential Pope Successor Named In Plaint
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a prominent Vatican figure and potential successor to the Pope, was hit with a sexual assault lawsuit on Tuesday for an incident that happened in 2010.
Priest Who Insisted Vaccines From 'Aborted Embryos' Dies Of COVID-19 After Refusing Shot
Don Paolo Romeo, a parish priest in Italy who believed a conspiracy theory about vaccines being made from "aborted embryos," is reported to have died on Wednesday due to contracting COVID-19.
Pope Benedict XVI Knew Of Widespread Child Sex Abuse In Catholic Church, Bombshell Report Claims
A German law firm released a report on the findings of their independent investigation regarding the sexual abuses in the country's church, showing that the former Pope Benedict XVI knew about the cases and helped cover them up.
Mother Teresa's Charity In Hot Water Over 'Forced Conversions'; India Bars Foreign Donations
Investigations are continuing into the operations of a charity founded by the late Mother Teresa in 1950, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government progressively enforces the law against “forceful conversion" in Hindu-majority India, insisting people of all religions have equal rights.
Bishop Accused of Sexual Abuse Of 2 Men Acquitted By The Vatican
The men’s attorney said the investigations concerning his clients' credibility were biased claiming the investigators were paid and controlled by the Catholic Church.