Catholicism
Pope Francis clarifies his “punch” line about Charlie Hebdo
Pope Francis received immense backlash after he claimed that freedom of speech ought to be limited in regards to religion, and he had to clarify his…
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Can Pope Francis increase church attendance in the Philippines?
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines has created a great deal of excitement throughout the nation, but will it lead to an increase in churchgoers, as…
Catholicism
Pope Francis says terrorists follow deviant forms of religion
Pope Francis denounces terrorists and religious extremists as followers of deviant forms of religion. Pope Francis, in response to the recent massacres in France, called religious…
Catholicism
Boko Haram attacks are deadlier, but where is the Western outcry?
Boko Haram has become increasingly deadly recently, but many religious and African leaders question the West’s commitment to solving this terrorist threat. Terrorist attacks by Islamist…
Catholicism
Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Philippines today
A visit to the Philippines is planned for Pope Francis, and it is causing quite the stir as thousands prepare for what is looking to be…
Catholicism
Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty
Pope Francis seems to have big plans for 2015, including universal negotiations on the environment and social inequality. Pope Francis is planning to issue quite a…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity
Pope Francis’ newly appointed cardinals reflect the new direction of diversity that the Pope wants to lead the Catholic Church. At the beginning of the month,…
Catholicism
How Former NY Gov. Mario Cuomo reconciled his faith and politics
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo was a devout Catholic but also a staunch liberal. How was he able to reconcile the two seemingly opposite positions?…
Catholicism
Georgia Walker wants to become first female priest of Kansas City, even if it means excommunication
Woman Priesthood: Kansas City Woman Georgia Walker fo face excommunication from Catholic Church after being ordained as a priest. Throughout the many decades the Catholic Church has…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ Friends Reveal Interesting Facts on ’60 Minutes Presents’ TV Show
CBS’ 60 Minutes Presents: Inside the Vatican aired Sunday, which interviewed the people who know the Bishop of Rome Best. As is typical of the series,…
Catholicism
Agca, Man Who Shot Pope John Paul II, Deported from Italy
Mehmet Ali Agca was deported from Italy after visiting Pope John Paul II’s tomb, 30 years after being forgiven by the pope for his assassination attempt.…
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PBS Travel Show “Sacred Journeys” Follows Religious Pilgrimages
PBS TV series Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler is a religious show exploring the experiences of people who visited holy shrines and how it changed their…