Catholicism
Pope Sends Flood Relief to Iran
The Church’s own Caritas is already on the ground Pope Francis sent 100,000 euros (amounting to about $113,000) after 23 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ravaged…
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Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral Erupts in Flames
The 800-year-old church is not only an important landmark for Catholics, but for art historians as well. One of France’s most famous landmarks, the medieval Cathedral…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 15, 2019
Catholicism
For the First Time in 300 Years Rome’s ‘Holy Stairs’ Are Open to the Public
It will be open until June 9 Visitors to the Vatican can now see the Holy Stairs in all their original glory[/tweetit] as the thick wooden…
Catholicism
Pope Benedict Blames the 1960’s Sexual Revolution for Church Sex Abuse
Analysts have strongly criticized the essay. Joseph Ratzinger, better known as former Pope Benedict XVI, has published an essay where he analyzed the sex abuse scandal…
Catholicism
Meet the Nun Who Now Has Her Own Baseball Card
Sobieck, a member of Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, autographed 260 of her baseball cards. The summer of 2018 witnessed Sister Mary Jo Sobieck going viral…
Catholicism
Philippine Catholic Clergy Say They’ve Received Death Threats
President Duterte has exhibited hostility towards Catholic clergy. Rodrigo Duterte, the President of the Philippines, had made no efforts to conceal his loathing when it comes…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Assigned the First African-American Bishop to Head the D.C. Church
Archbishop Wilton Gregory may also become the first African-American Cardinal eligible to vote for the next pope. Pope Francis named Wilton Gregory, the former Archbishop of…
Catholicism
‘Da Vinci Code’ Church Fire Latest in String of Catholic Church Attacks in France
The attacks are not often covered by French media and the Catholic Church in France wants to play it low-key. France, once one of the bastions…
Catholicism
Polish Priests Burn ‘Twilight’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Books
Many compared the incident to the murderous Nazi regime. Priests of Mother of Church parish in Gdansk, a city in northern Poland, drew criticism after books…
Catholicism
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church Should Acknowledge its Abuse of Women
The Church should support women’s rights The Vatican released a 33,000-word letter authored by Pope Francis on April 2 where the pontiff asked the Church to…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Criticizes Trump’s Wall Yet Again
Pope Francis continues to speak out against anti-immigration policies. Pope Francis fiercely criticized governments which construct walls to bar migrants.[/tweetit] This is not the first time…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ New Law Mandates All Sex Abuse Claims Must be Reported to the Vatican Immediately
Non-compliance may lead to prison time Pope Francis has instituted sex abuse legislation applicable to all Vatican personnel and diplomats of the Holy See.[/tweetit] The all-encompassing…