Catholicism
Pope Francis Says Mary was the World’s First ‘Influencer’ of God
Attendees of the World Youth Day lunch were surprised at the pope’s informality. Pope Francis tried to be cool to the new generation of Catholics and…
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LA Faith Coalition to Hold Emergency Press Conference Demanding Disney CEO Bob Iger End Anti-Religious Hate on A&E Networks
Religious leaders will gather in front of Disney offices to “end anti-religious hate.” World Religion News received an email overnight from Los Angeles Faith Coalition about…
Anglicanism
Twitter Erupts to Trump’s Endorsement of Bible Study in Schools
Critics say Trump’s support of Bible study in public schools is in violation of the constitution. President Donald Trump is cheering on the move to bring…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Names Two Navy Chaplains as Military Auxiliary Bishops
The post has an international scope Pope Francis appointed two auxiliary bishops to serve the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Service. Father William Muhm and Father…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Speaks on Fake News and Prejudice on Social Media Networks
Pope Francis released the message during the feast day of St. Francis de Sales. Pope Francis warned during his World Day of Social Communications speech of…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Speaks About the Irrational Fear of Migration at World Youth Day Event
Pope Francis will be in Central America for five days. Pope Francis identified irrational panic over the arrival of migrants as he flew towards a five-day…
Catholicism
Click to Pray, with Pope in This New App from the Vatican
Pope Francis launches Click to Pray app Pope Francis presented to the world the Vatican's most modern digital platform, which the Holy See administration named Worldwide…
Catholicism
Covington Catholic School Apologizes to Native American Elder After He Was Mocked by Students
The school apologized and promised to take appropriate action Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School has apologized after multiple videos showed its students confronting Native Americans and…
Catholicism
Duterte Will Speak to Catholic Bishops, Despite Numerous Attacks on the Religion
The country’s Catholic bishops are against his policies Salvador Panelo, the Philiippine presidential spokesperson, said on January 14 that President Rodrigo Duterte continues to be open…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Demands Training Bishops on How to Prevent and Punish Predatory Priests
Attending clergy will be educated on the law and how to care for victims. Pope Francis has demanded Catholic Church bishops to attend the February 21-24…
Catholicism
Pennsylvania Predator Priest David Poulson Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Two Boys
Priest David Poulson was sentenced to 2 1/2 – 14 years in prison. A Pennsylvania priest has been sentenced to a minimum of two years and…
Catholicism
Investigation Reveals History of Indian Nuns Sexually Abused by Priests
A few nuns tore the oppressive cloak of silence. An investigation by The Associated Press into the dark side of celibacy within the Catholic Church in…