Catholicism
Pope Francis Wants a Healthy Curia for Christmas
Many are left with a wide variety of reactions after Pope Francis discussed 15 different aspects of the Catholic Church he felt were ailing in his…
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Final Report by the Vatican on American Nuns Released Tuesday
A report published by the Vatican on Tuesday is the end to a lengthy, in-depth investigation into religious women, the Catholic phrase for nuns, in the…
Catholicism
Millions of Dollars Found by Cardinal George Pell After Sorting Through Vatican Finances
The Vatican had millions of euros “stashed” away in over 200 separate bank accounts. Cardinal George Pell, an Australian cardinal, flew from Sydney to Rome to oversee…
Catholicism
Vatican Conference Discusses the Morality of Prescription Drugs
The Vatican hosted a conference on discussing the best treatments for psychologically distressed children and the moral implications of prescription drugs. For two days at the Vatican,…
Catholicism
Study Findings Regarding Catholic Nuns in the US to be Released by the Vatican
The Vatican is expected to release the findings from a three-year Apostolic Visitation, or inquiry of nuns, on December 16. Catholics in the United States have…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Decides to Raffle Papal Gifts to Help the Poor
Pope Francis will raffle the many gifts he has received since becoming the head of the Catholic Church to raise funds to help the poor. Since…
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The International Interreligious Colloquium Started Today at Vatican
From November 17-19, the Vatican is hosting an international interreligious colloquium on the “Complementarity of Man and Woman.” A Vatican conference is bringing religious leaders and…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Offers Gay Community Compassion Amid Conservative Catholic Backlash
Pope Francis and the Vatican issued a statement about same-sex couples, but after conservative Catholics criticized it, the document was relabeled as a draft. While Catholicism…
Catholicism
This Vatican Astronomer Thinks Religion and Science are Compatible
In modern society, an individual is almost forced to side between science and religion. However, some people, including the Vatican Astronomer, feel that religion and science…
Catholicism
ISIS Plot Reveals Pope Francis May be the Terrorist Group’s Next Target
Rome has heightened security after an Italian news report states Pope Francis may be in danger. Pope Francis is on the ISIS watch list, according to…
Catholicism
Vatican Urges Catholics to Use Social Media to Improve Connection and Community
A Vatican expert on social media has stated that Catholics should intentionally give the internet “soul.” Pope Francis spreads the Word through Twitter. Monsignor Paul Tighe,…
Anglicanism
Female Bishops Further Divide Vatican and Church of England
The Church of England’s decision to allow female bishops might hinder the relationship with Catholics. The General Synod of the Church of England recently voted to…