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Catholicism
The historic statement furthers a thaw in relations between the two major religions and creates a united front against anti-Semitism. Recognizing their historic ties, the Vatican…
Catholicism
December 8, 2015 Inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy at St. Peter’s Basilica The Catholic Church Jubilee of Mercy was inaugurated today by Pope Francis, starting…
Catholicism
Colbert and Maher Debate Religion on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert, the host of Late Show defended the Christian faith when he interviewed…
Catholicism
Canonization date for Mother Teresa cannot be set until cause of sainthood is determined. Vatican has put an end to the rumors that an official date…
Buddhism
Holy leaders pay respects to the Paris victims at the French Embassy in Thailand. Thailand's five biggest religious groups clustered in front of French Embassy to…
Catholicism
Church forced to remove controversial sign after Catholic community is outraged at the implied endorsement of gay parenting. A sign that read “Jesus Had 2 Dads…
Catholicism
Hard choices ahead for Paul Ryan as Speaker of the House in a congress that is strongly Catholic. When Paul Ryan got elected as the House's…
Catholicism
Religious arguments against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception coverage will soon be heard and clarified by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will again hear arguments…
Christianity
Children of same-sex couples are not allowed to be baptized as members of the Mormon Church in a revised handbook policy. The Church of Jesus Christ…
Catholicism
Pope Francis recognizes the extreme importance of education by setting up the Congregation for Catholic Education. In a letter circulated in the Roman Curia, Pope Francis…
Anglicanism
Preservation of religious freedom, inclusion, and pluralism are among the topics to be discussed at the Religious Freedom Roundtable in Sydney. Australian Human Rights Commissioner Tim…
Catholicism
Millennial Catholic women are finding themselves increasingly at odds with the Vatican’s stance on social issues like reproductive health. While Pope Francis continues to remain true…