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Catholicism
The encyclical is considered one of the most important forms of writing to come from a Pope. After delivering his Laudato Si, or Encyclical, on the care of…
Catholicism
Yeb Sano will visit many poor countries in his 6-month movement, the “People’s Pilgrimage,” to help them from effects of massive weather catastrophes. Yeb Sano, former climate…
Agnosticism
Even before the Supreme Court’s decision granting same-sex couples a constitutional right to wed, legal scholars and others have been trying to determine how such a…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 26, 2015
Catholicism
Amid scandals of money laundering & tax evasion, the Vatican has agreed to submit financial information to the US in an effort to increase transparency. Last…
Catholicism
Just days before it was meant to be released, Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change was leaked, disappointing the Vatican. Pope Francis’ highly anticipated encyclical on…
Catholicism
In a recent speech in front of the Catholic Health Association, President Obama expressed his love for nuns as he sought their support for the ACA.…
Catholicism
The world’s largest Catholic gathering of families will be held in Philadelphia in September, and Pope Francis will attend the event during his first-ever visit to…
Catholicism
Comic Jim Gaffigan deals with his feelings as being a religious entertainer in the upcoming series The Jim Gaffigan Show. To know Jim Gaffigan is to love…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ news of visiting Bosnia next week is already uniting the multi-faith nation of Bosnia and they are joyously preparing for his visit. Pope Francis will visit Bosnia…
Catholicism
Rev. Martin Schlag feels Pope Francis will appreciate the capitalism of America as soon as he gets to know it. Pope Francis’ frequent outspoken criticism of…
Catholicism
Even an official Vatican Exorcist fell for a viral marketing campaign in which teens summoned a demon playing the Charlie Charlie Challenge. A new internet craze has emerged that…
Catholicism
After Ireland publicly legalized same-sex marriage, a Cardinal called the decision a “defeat for humanity,” and the Vatican stands behind him. Ireland’s recent referendum to legalize…