Italian Catholic School Fined $28,000 for Firing Gay Teacher

A Catholic school in Italy has been found guilty of discriminating against a gay teacher. The Daughters of Sacred Heart Institute, a Catholic school

Pope Francis Rescues 12 Syrian Refugees in Migrant Crisis

Pope Francis Rescues 12 Syrian Refugees in Migrant Crisis

Pope's Humanity: Three Syrian families given asylum in Rome. Pope Francis's visit to the Greek Island of Lesbos, last Saturday, to meet with migrants,

Italian Gov’t Starts Debate to Legalize Same-Sex Unions

Italy is Divided Over Effort to Legalize Same-Sex Unions. Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s long-stated opposition to civil union between same-sex couples just a

Largest Scientology Church in the World to Open in Milan

World's largest Church of Scientology Ideal Org opens Saturday in Milan, Italy. The former headquarters of Philips and computer company Sun has been converted

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

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Agca, Man Who Shot Pope John Paul II, Deported from Italy

Mehmet Ali Agca was deported from Italy after visiting Pope John Paul II's tomb, 30 years after being forgiven by the pope for his