Pope Francis Assigned the First African-American Bishop to Head the D.C. Church

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

‘Da Vinci Code’ Church Fire Latest in String of Catholic Church Attacks in France

‘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

Polish Priests Burn ‘Twilight’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Books

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

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 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 is 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