Pope Francis Opens New “Palace” for the Poor & Homeless near...
As part of his Friday of Mercy initiative Pope Francis opened a "palace for the poor," a shelter for homeless people near Saint Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis Calls for Action to Protect Children Online from “Digital...
Pope Francis called for universal action to help combat the "exponential" increase in the abuse of minors in the digital world.
Pope Francis: Catechism Will Be Changed to Include “Ecological Sins”
Following a proposal made at the Amazon synod, Pope Francis said he will soon be updating the catechism to include "sins against ecology."
US Bishops: “The Threat of Abortion Remains Our Pre-eminent Priority” Over...
At their fall general assembly, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops adopted a new letter that declared the "threat of abortion" their number one priority.
Pope Francis: Rise of Anti-Semitism Is “Neither Human nor Christian”
Pope Francis denounced the rise of anti-semitism around the world, calling the persecution of Jews "neither human nor Christian."
The Holy Father's off-the-cuff comments came...
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Murder of Armenian Catholic Priest in Syria
Armenian Catholic priest Father Hovsep Bedoyan was gunned down in Syria along with his father, with ISIS claiming responsibility for the murder.
Chilean Bishops Condemn Church Looting and Call for End to Violence
Chilean bishops condemned the actions of church looters who burned religious statues and paintings in the streets, calling for an end to violence.
Australian High Court to Announce If Cardinal George Pell Can Appeal
Australia's High Court will announce Wednesday whether or not they will hear an appeal by Cardinal George Pell to overturn his conviction.
Chilean Rioters Loot Catholic Church: Set Fire to Pews, Statues &...
Amid weeks of violent unrest, a church was looted by Chilean rioters who burned religious statues and paintings in the streets.
French Church Burgled with Battering Ram: Saint Statue Beheaded, Treasure Stolen
The Oloron Cathedral was broken into with a tree attached to a car, the burglars beheading a statue of Saint Bernadette and stealing religious items.
