catholic church

Tough bail conditions set for Ukraine Orthodox cleric

Metropolitan Pavlo had been under house arrest since April on suspicion of inflaming religious hatred and justifying the Russian invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022.

By REUTERS
15/07/2023

Grapevine: Jerusalem’s new cardinal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to be made cardinal in September

The new cardinals will come from countries including the United States, Italy, the pope's native Argentina, Hong Kong, and several others. 

09/07/2023

Ex-nun sues Texas church after being fired for breaking vow of chastity

The former Catholic Nun is seeking 1 million USD after she was fired for having sexual interactions over the phone with a priest.

US Catholic bishop resigns after investigation of abuse cover-up

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Tennessee bishop who was facing allegations that he had mishandled a sexual abuse investigation.

By REUTERS
27/06/2023

Vatican 'foreign minister' talks Middle East, Ukraine, China and antisemitism - interview

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher discusses foreign policy and antisemitism with a representative from the American Jewish Committee.

By LISA PALMIERI-BILLIG
01/06/2023

Catholics celebrate 'miracle' as body of long-dead nun found 'incorrupt'

Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster died at the age of 95 but 4 years later, her body seemingly hasn't decayed. This "incorruptibility" has in the past been seen as a sign of sainthood.

Storm clouds pass over a Roman Catholic church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. August 14, 2018

Decades of alleged sexual abuse by Maryland priests detailed in report

The report described that history as one of "repeated dismissal or cover up of that abuse by the Catholic Church hierarchy."

By REUTERS
05/04/2023

Pope Francis has respiratory infection, needs hospital treatment

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pope had complained of breathing difficulties in recent days. It added that tests showed he did not have COVID-19.

By REUTERS
29/03/2023
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