Catholic
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
The Pope will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea on a tour that will cover 11 cities and towns, spanning nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) across 18 flights.
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
A crisis of faith: The Christian debate over Jews, covenant, and Israel - opinion
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.
Catholic abbot told to cover cross at Western Wall
The abbot was told that the cross worn at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City was "really big and inappropriate for this place."
Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation
The pope had decided to approve Shen "for the greater good" of the Shanghai diocese and because Shen was an "esteemed pastor."
