Catholic
Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday
Responding to Trump's latest attack later on Tuesday, Leo said he wanted to spread the Christian message by speaking about peace, but that people were free to criticize him.
Jerusalem's Assembly of Catholic Ordinances condemns destruction of statue of Jesus in s. Lebanon
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
Vatican Jerusalem Cardinal appointment signals diplomatic and religious intentions
The appointment of Archbishop Pizzaballa as a cardinal underlines the Vatican's desire to play a more active role in the ongoing diplomatic discussions concerning Jerusalem.
Catholic Church beatifies Polish family for sheltering Jews
The beatification service for Jozef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children was held in the southeastern Polish town of Markowa where they died in March 1944 at the hands of German military police.
Pope decries 'terrible world war' on environment, announces new writing
Calling nature a "sacred gift from the creator," the pope urged people to take the side of the "victims of environmental and climatic injustice."
Pope Francis laments 'reactionary,' politicized, US Catholic Church
In the 10 years since his election, Francis has been criticized by conservative sectors of the US Church who are opposed to the pope's reforms.
US court rules against woman fired by Catholic school over pregnancy
The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.
Jerusalem Christians say they're under attack – will Israel help?
Christians in Jerusalem are reporting more acts of vandalism and spitting. What are Israeli officials doing about it?
Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives
The billboard was put up on the Almirante Reis avenue - one of Lisbon's longest and busiest streets - and reads: "4,800+ children abused by the Catholic Church in Portugal."
Pope to Portugal for bittersweet 'Catholic Woodstock'
The Vatican said about 330,000 young people have registered for an event in Portugal dubbed "the Catholic Woodstock."
Israeli scholars delve into Vatican’s Hebrew manuscript collection
A group of over 20 Christian and Jewish clergy and scholars from around the world came together to delve into the treasures of the Vatican's Hebrew manuscript collection.
Chaldean Catholic leader in Iraq moves to Kurdish region
The overall dispute is symbolic of larger power struggles.
