Pope Francis Chides His American Critics — But Who Is He Talking About?
When it comes to the pope’s right-wing critics here in the U.S., he has a broad spectrum to choose from.
‘Hope Is Possible.’ Pope Francis Joins Religious Leaders in Mongolia to Promote Harmony
Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups.
For Clergy Abuse Survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s Protest That Offended So Many Was Brave and Prophetic
O’Connor, 56, passed away Wednesday at her home in southeast London.
In Targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans Amplify Right-Wing Catholic Fringe
GOP representatives, who seem to be taking their cues from deeply conservative Catholic groups that vow to "#defund the bishops," plan to cut funding to a DHS program that supports Catholic relief centers at the United States' Southern border.
Father Martin Hopes To Bring LGBTQ Voices in Synodal Discussions
The Rev. James Martin, an advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the church, has been tapped by Pope Francis to attend the synod.
Vatican Confirms Synod Topics Will Address Questions of LGBTQ+ and Women Deacons
The document addresses inclusivity toward LGBTQ+ faithful, the issue of female ordination, and welcoming toward divorced, remarried, or polygamous couples.
Doomed or Sign of Hope? Pope Francis’ Mission for Peace in Ukraine Is Underway
Cardinal Mateo Zuppi returned from Kyiv on Tuesday where he was sent by the pope to promote a just peace in Ukraine.
Vatican Takes Climate Activists to Court on Laudato Si’ Anniversary
The trial takes place on the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical promoting the care of creation and the environment.
Pope in Final Mass in Budapest Urges Hungary to Open Doors
Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for Europe to welcome migrants and the poor and for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Bishops Discourage Catholic Health Care Groups From Performing Gender-Affirming Care
Opponents of the new ‘doctrinal note’ such as New Ways Ministry, a Catholic LGBTQ outreach organization, blasted the bishops’ statement as ‘neither good theology nor acceptable pastoral care.’