Catholicism
President Biden, Speak to the March for Life
Mr. President, you have a splendid opportunity to transcend partisanship, exactly as you promised at the inauguration.
'Killing Spree': Theologian Calls Out Catholic Participation in Executions
The essay's authors noted that, prior to the Trump administration's resumption of federal executions after a 17-year hiatus, only three people had been executed by the government in the last 50 years.
Catholics Helped Elect Biden as More Voters Shrugged Off Hostile Clergy
While President Donald Trump won support from eight out of every 10 white evangelical Christian voters, Catholics were split nearly down the middle between him and Biden.
Priest, Two Women Arrested for Alleged Group Sex on Louisiana Church Altar
An onlooker noticed an unusual scene at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in a town just northeast of New Orleans.
How to Watch Donald Trump's Speech at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Trump's appearance at the event comes at a crucial point in his re-election campaign, with less than 50 days remaining until the November 3 election date.
Barr to Receive Catholic Award as Church Grapples with Biden-Bashing Clergy
The attorney general is to be given an accolade by the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, despite this having been questioned by some members of the Catholic community.
N.J. Cardinal Says Catholics Can 'in Good Conscience' Vote for Biden
"I think that a person in good conscience could vote for Mr. Biden," said Cardinal Joseph Tobin, archbishop of Newark. "I, frankly, in my own way of thinking have a more difficult time with the other option."
Texas Bishop Backs Priest Claiming Democrats Are Going to Hell
Wisconsin priest James Altman said Catholics cannot be Democrats as he criticized what he branded the party's "godless platform."
Who Was Father Junipero Serra? Statues of California Missionary Removed
Statues of Father Junipero Serra have been repeatedly targeted since he was made a saint by Pope Francis in 2015.
Supreme Court Should Protect Faith-Based Agencies and Free Exercise
The Supreme Court has a golden opportunity to reaffirm America's first and most indispensable liberty.
Notre Dame 'Not Out of Danger' as France Mourns First Christmas After Fire
After the spire caught fire in April, 460 tons of lead were surrounded by flames which spewed toxic dust into the atmosphere.
Pope Francis Compares Homophobes with Nazis in Speech
Pope Francis compared the persecution and hatred of homosexuals to Nazism. "That is what was done in those days and today it is happening again."
Indiana Priest Offering Confession on a Golf Cart
"Let's get out where the people are, where the students are [and] take this golf cart out and do confessions on the go," said Father Patrick Baikauskas, who runs a campus ministry at Purdue University.
In 44 States, Clergy Don't Have to Tell Police About Child Sex Abuse
A bill before the Utah State Senate aims to remove ecclesiastical privilege protecting clergy from having to report confessions of sex abuse.
Michigan Man Forced to Remove Virgin Mary Statue From Yard
"We are prepared to fight this tooth and nail," says Joseph Samona, who added that the statue has been in his yard since 2003.
Burglar Vandalizes Church, Eats Famous Tamales, Hangs Out for Six Hours
St. Augustine Church in Lamont, California, brings in more than $1,200 a month from the sales of its tamales, which are also frozen and shipped to parishioners who have moved away.
Bishop to Spray City with Holy Water from Copter 'to Get Rid of the Devil'
"We want to go around and pour holy water... so that God's blessing comes and gets rid of all the wickedness that is in our streets," said monsignor Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya, bishop of Buenaventura, Colombia
Priest Suspect in Murder of Student He Led Funeral Services for
Father Francisco Javier Bautista has been arrested in conjunction with the murder of 29-year-old Hugo Leonardo Avendaño. According to reports Bautista conducted religious services at Avendaño's funeral.
Archdiocese: School with Gay Teacher Can No Longer Call Itself "Catholic"
"We... recognize the harm that adhering to this mandate would cause our highly capable and qualified teachers and staff," said Father William Verbryke.
Wiccan Professor Sues Catholic University for Religious Discrimination
Pauline Hoffman alleges St. Bonventure University passed her over for promotion and pressured her to resign as dean because of her religion.
France: Catholic Churches Targeted by Vandals
Altars were vandalized, statues were defaced and human excrement was smeared onto a cross, sparking fears of a rise in anti-Catholic sentiment in the country.
Q&A: 'Daredevil' Showrunner Reflects on Season 3
The veteran showrunner speaks to Newsweek about the process, and the challenges, behind doing justice to Marvel's legendary vigilante.
Giant Drive-Thru Confession Box to Greet Pope Francis
The publicity stunt promises "an express lane to eternal salvation for Ireland's lapsed Catholics."
Christians Outraged Over Life-Sized Jesus Christ Cake
"God will ask you to account for this sacrilege, believe it or not, and the Catholics will also ask you."
Nuns Arrested for Torturing Children in 'Hell Home'
Neighbors told local media that the nuns ran a "hell house."
Is Porn the Devil's Work? Priests Will Decide
Priests and theologians from 51 countries are attending the annual Exorcism and Prayer of Liberation conference in Rome.
Pope Francis Says Fake News Is From Hell, Which Exists
Pope Francis warned "the unguarded tongue, set on fire by hell, sets all things ablaze" in an attack on fake Internet news.
Catholic Nuns Storm a Hospital and Seize It From Priest
The Assumption Sisters of Nairobi had been in court for over six years fighting Reverend William Charles Fryda.
Catholic Church Needs More Exorcists, Priest Warns
Anyone who doesn't see the need for more exorcists is "out of touch with reality."
Priest Goes on Hunger Strike for DACA
"I can't have any direct say in decisions that are going to be made, but this is one thing I can do," the Reverand Gary Graf told Newsweek.