Religion
Image
New pope, Leo XIV, in early days a papacy, appears to be winning over church's wary traditionalists
Church insiders think Pope Leo XIV's biggest test could be on gender issue, on which he has yet to speak.
Image
Pope Leo XIV touches upon wars in Ukraine and Gaza in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff
“I too address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Image
Serenity now! Hindu rituals in class cost Chicago schools, filmmaker's nonprofit $2.6M settlement
Christian student got settlement year and a half before Muslim-led class settlement. David Lynch Foundation removed schools tab from U.S. website on transcendental meditation in 2021 but continues targeting schools in other countries.
Image
Pope Francis makes first public appearance at Vatican since leaving hospital
The special mass was the "Jubilee Of The Sick And Health Care Workers."
Image
Disgraced former US Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94
Accusations against McCarrick surfaced in 2018, after the Vatican investigated the claims and found enough evidence to deem the allegations credible. He has been accused of sexually abusing people as far back as the 1970s.
Image
Pope Francis seen in public for first time since hospitalization
Pope Francis appeared in a wheelchair outside of the hospital in Rome
Image
Pope Francis to be released from hospital, make first public appearance on Sunday: Vatican
The Vatican said the pope intends to wave and offer a blessing from the hospital following the Angelus prayers on Sunday
Image
Francis appears ready to remain Pope, as Vatican releases first photo of long hospital stay
The photo was released after Pope Francis confirmed he would remain the Pope.
Image
Vatican signals Pope Francis out of immediate danger after doctors lift 'guarded' prognosis
The pope's health has been rocky since entering the hospital last month, including several points where it appeared he might not survive for much longer. But in recent days, his condition has improved.
Image
As 88-year-old Francis battles health crisis, question lingers over Vatican: Who’ll be next Pope?
Among those considered on a hypothetical short-list to be the next Pope is Italian Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state and most high-visibility cardinal among those from which Francis will choose.
Image
Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.
Image
Pope Francis releases brief 30-second message amid hospitalization
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here," Francis said. "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you."
Image
Trump, first lady say will 'join in prayer' with Catholics, other Christians on Ash Wednesday
President Donald Trump shared a similar message on Monday, congratulating people, mostly Muslims, who celebrate Ramadan.