Catholicism
Mark Ruffalo puts ‘Spotlight’ on Catholic Abuse Scandal in New Movie
Mark Ruffalo hopes new film will provoke the Catholic Church to use ‘Spotlight’ as a way to heal victims of the church’s sexual abuse in Boston.…
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Woman Not Allowed to Tie Her Tubes, Catholic Hospital Says ‘No’
Genesys Regional Medical Center rejected a request for tubal ligation based on Catholic principles, despite the patient’s health concerns. As painful as it was to hear,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis reforms the procedures for Marriage annulments of the Roman Catholic Church
New reforms by Pope Francis will make marriage annulments cheaper and easier for Catholics. Pope Francis on Tuesday introduced radical new reforms to the Catholic Church’s…
Christianity
Stephen Colbert – Comedian, TV Host… Catholic?
The Late Show’s New Host: He attends Mass Weekly, Teaches Sunday School, Is an Ordained Minister, Comedian and He’s Catholic…Stephen Colbert! Stephen Colbert is widely known…
Catholicism
Nearly Half of Americans Surveyed are Catholic
A Pew Research survey released last week shows that nearly half of Americans share a connection to Catholicism. Instead of the usual tally of Americans who…
Catholicism
Catholic Church Will Grant Forgiveness to Women Who Have an Abortion In 2016
The Catholic Church will allow priests to forgive the sin of abortion during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. In his latest letter to the president of…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Held Virtual Chat with Americans Ahead of His Visit
“Pope Francis and the People:” High school students, immigrants and the homeless have live virtual chat with the Pope ahead of his ABC 20/20 Special. Several…
Catholicism
Fourth Annual “Nuns on the Bus” Tour Will focus on the Pope’s Visit
The 2,000 mile Nuns on the Bus trek will in end in time to greet Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. The fourth annual “Nuns on the…
Baptist
6 Types of Unique Religious Garments Explained
Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance alone. But…
Catholicism
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 baby boy…
Catholicism
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, female to…
Catholicism
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 leader of…