catholic church
AA EDIT | Dalit Cardinal marks a first
He will now be part of the global leadership of one of the oldest institutions. That makes his elevation all the more significant
330,000 children victims of church sex abuse: French report
About 80% of the victims were boys, as per the 2,500-page document prepared by an independent commission
AA Edit | We are family
The conservatives say the Pope has only reminded the families of LGBT persons not to throw them out
Pope says same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws
He made his comments in a new documentary “Francesco” by Oscar-nominated director Evgeny Afineevsky that was released on Wednesday
Pope acknowledges abuse scandals driving people from church
Francis told gathering of young people in Estonia that he knew many young people felt church had nothing to offer them.
Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals
The Vatican hasn’t responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.
Pope Francis on sex abuse: 'We showed no care for the little ones'
Pope begged forgiveness for pain suffered by victims and said lay Catholics must be involved in any effort to root out abuse and cover-up.
Pope Francis vows to seek 'unity' with non-Catholics in Geneva
He came at invitation of WCC, created in 1948, groups 350 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican churches from more than 100 countries.
Exorcism by cellphone: Beating the devil in the 21st century
Catholic Church officials say the number of demonic possessions is on the rise.
Vatican magazine denounces nuns' servitude
A nun identified only as Sister Marie describes how sisters serve clergy but "are rarely invited to sit at the tables they serve."