Genbaku Dome

Pope Francis Declares Japan Nuclear Bombings a “Lasting Warning to Humanity”

Genbaku Dome, the only building let standing after the nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The building remains as it was found

A Catholic Nun “Didn’t Know She was Pregnant,” Gives Birth in Italy to Baby Boy

Despite vows of chastity, two Catholic pregnant nuns have given birth since 2014. In January 2015, a South American nun gave birth to a

Transgender Godparent

Catholic Church Bars Transgender Man from Being a Godparent

Transgender man was told the church must adhere to the Code of Canon Law, but he could instead be a "spiritual godparent." A 21-year-old,

When Will it Stop? Religious Lawsuits Over Healthcare Keep Piling Up

Nonprofit Religious lawsuits over contraception and health care have been rising steadily. Since the declaration that employers’ health care must cover contraception, there have

Pope Francis Urges the Church to Welcome Divorced, Remarried Catholics

Pope Francis wants a more open, compassionate and merciful church. Divorced or remarried Catholics "always belong to the church.” Since Pope Francis became the

Racial Diversity In Religion

How Ethnically Diverse are Religions?

Research by Pew ranks the least and most racially diverse religions. A Protestant denomination, the Seventh-Day Adventists, weighs in as the most racially diverse

Another 7 Catholic Churches Ordered to Close in New York

The New York Archdiocese recently announced that it will close seven more Catholic churches in response to a reported shortage of both priests and

Remains of Four Early American Leaders Discovered Together With Catholic Artifact

Bodies of Rev. Robert Hunt, Capt. Gabriel Archer, Sir Ferdinando Wainman, and Capt. William West found among Catholic artifacts. Last week, the Jamestown Rediscovery

Jesus Appeared in Mexican Woman’s Tortilla

After an argument with her sister, a Mexican woman noticed an apparition of Jesus had formed on her tortilla. Enedina Mendoza, a tortilla maker

Religious Trauma Syndrome

What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?

American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator