Vatican City

Vatican Summit Addresses the Question of Women’s Ordination in the Future of Catholicism

Conversations about the inclusion of women in the priesthood have gained momentum as the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis’s month-long conference aimed at addressing

Whoopi Goldberg

Actress Whoopi Goldberg Brings ‘Sister Act’ Swag for Her Meeting With Pope Francis

After trying in vain to meet with Pope Francis for 11 years, famed Hollywood actor Whoopi Goldberg finally got a private audience with the

State and Church separation

A “Sea Change For American Democracy?” – Battle Lines Drawn Over America’s First Religious Public School

It violates Oklahoma state law and Oklahoma’s constitution which forbids the use of taxpayer funds or property from being used, directly or indirectly for

Monseñor Rolando Alvarez

Nicaragua Frees 12 Catholic Priests Under Vatican Agreement

The government of Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests and sent them to Rome in accordance with a deal forged with the Vatican. 

Pope Francis

Pope Opens Vatican Summit on Future of Catholicism

The Vatican has initiated a highly awaited summit focused on renewing the Catholic Church—a monthlong event in which both bishops and laypeople are likely

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Denver Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Over Catholic Preschool Program’s LGBTQ Exclusion

The Archdiocese of Denver and a pair of Catholic parishes have filed a lawsuit against Colorado, contending that they have been unfairly barred from

Animals’ rights

Princeton Philosopher Compiles Progress in Animal Rights in Updated Edition of Seminal Book

Nearly half a century after he helped raise global awareness about animal welfare and inspired the animal rights movement with the publication of his

Pope Francis in Mongolia

Pope Francis Unites with Religious Leaders in Mongolia to Advocate for Peaceful Coexistence

During the first papal visit to Mongolia, Pope Francis held an interfaith gathering with representatives from 11 diverse faiths as he sent a message

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Crowds Assault Churches in Pakistan Following Allegations of Quran Desecration

Hundreds of men attacked Christian communities and torched churches in a town in Pakistan on August 16 following accusations against two Christians of desecrating

Pope Francis at Villamor Airbase

Pope Francis Calls on Youth to Combat Economic Injustice and Safeguard the Environment

Speaking at a university campus and later a seaside town during a five-day trip to participate in a youth gathering in Portugal, Pope Francis