Pope Francis Held Virtual Chat with Americans Ahead of His Visit

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

Fourth Annual “Nuns on the Bus” Tour Will focus on the Pope’s Visit

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

6 Types of Unique Religious Garments Explained

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

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

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

Catholic Church Bars Transgender Man from Being a 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,

Pope Francis Urges the Church to Welcome Divorced, Remarried Catholics

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

Another 7 Catholic Churches Ordered to Close in New York

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

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

Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore

Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore

Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and James Emery, licensed under CC BY 2.0 A unique look into the religious identities of Cuba over the

Pope’s 2016 Schedule and the Special Prayer Prepared for the Upcoming Jubilee of Mercy

Pope’s 2016 Schedule and the Special Prayer Prepared for the Upcoming Jubilee of Mercy

Pope Francis' 2016 schedule: a year of celebration for the poor, the oppressed, the blind and the sick. Pope Francis also hopes to renew