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Pope set to give Catholic Church its first millennial and digital saint
In just a few months, the world will have its first digital saint.Top stories - NBC News - 16 hours ago -
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Catholic church confirms altar boy was one of 2 minors killed outside church in Mexico's Gulf coast
The Roman Catholic church has confirmed that an altar boy was one of two minors killed outside a church on Mexico’s Gulf coastWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign
Gregory Aymond’s offer, required because he turns 75, says he wants to stay for resolution of institution’s bankruptcy but adds it is up to Pope Francis. New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archbishop ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report
Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades. Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments
Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations
No Catholic hospital in the U.S. is led by a nun — and many of the largest systems would be unrecognizable to their founding nuns.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem
For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico
Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
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American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics
The Catholic community has gone through numerous changes throughout the decade and shown major divisions on political issues according to acdemics.Top stories - ABC News - October 27 -
Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hopedWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
New Pope Francis Encyclical Urges Catholics to Reject Individualism
In an encyclical titled “He Loved Us,” Francis draws on spiritual themes in the hopes of helping people find deeper meaning while living in today’s hectic societies.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments
The Vatican and China have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of ChiapasWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
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Vatican and China Extend Agreement on Catholic Bishops
Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country.World - The New York Times - October 22