Pope Francis says the Catholic Church Should Acknowledge its Abuse of Women

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

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

Pope Francis’ New Law Mandates All Sex Abuse Claims Must be Reported to the Vatican Immediately

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]

Catholic Hospitals are Not Disclosing Restrictions They Place on Care Due to Religious Beliefs

Catholic Hospitals are Not Disclosing Restrictions They Place on Care Due to Religious Beliefs

Patients are kept in the dark regarding abortion and suicide among others A newly released research letter in Journal of the American Medical Association

Pope Explains Why He Didn’t Let People Kiss His Ring

Pope Explains Why He Didn’t Let People Kiss His Ring

He pulled his hand away due to hygiene issues. Nuns and priests can now again kiss the pontiff's papal ring two days after a

Montreal Removing the Crucifix from City Chambers

Montreal is Removing the Crucifix from City Chambers

The move reflects the Canadian city's modern secular ethos. Members of the executive committee of the council chambers of Montreal have decided to take

Pope Francis Has Refused the Resignation of Convicted Cardinal

Pope Francis Has Refused the Resignation of a Convicted Cardinal

Cardinal Barbarin was convicted of a child sexual abuse cover-up. Pope Francis has rejected the offer of resignation by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin.[/tweetit] The former

List of Hundreds of Illinois Catholic Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse is Released

List of Hundreds of Illinois Catholic Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse is Released

Priests, nuns, and a few laypeople find their names included in the latest sexual abuse report. A 182-page report authored by Jeff Anderson and

Governor Gavin Newsom's Death Penalty Moratorium Praised by CA Bishops

Governor Gavin Newsom’s Death Penalty Moratorium Praised by CA Bishops

Bishops are praising the decision because they believe it doesn't lower crime rates. California's Catholic bishops welcomed Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's March 13 decision