Catholicism
Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics
By David Crary — February 6, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis, a Jesuit who has met with Martin and sent letters of support to Outreach, has made clear he favors a more welcoming approach to LGBTQ+ people.
Antisemitism is a sin against God, Pope Francis says, as hate crimes surge
By Claire Giangravé — February 5, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a letter addressed to Jews in Israel, Pope Francis called for an end to the violence and war in the Holy Land.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
By CiarÁn Giles — February 5, 2024
MADRID (AP) —In another interview published by El Mundo daily, Garcia responded to criticism from conservative groups that the depiction of Jesus was “effeminate” or “homoerotic.”
At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden speaks of praying, working for peace
By Adelle M. Banks — February 1, 2024
(RNS) — ‘We're all blessed to live in a nation where we can practice our many faiths and practice them freely,’ Biden said at the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall.
In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction
By Elizabeth E. Evans — February 1, 2024
(RNS) — ‘Their lives are so much more complicated and distracting than mine was,’ said Brother Larry Schatz, vocation director for the Christian Brothers Midwest province.
Street artist of ‘Super Pope’ fame gets new stamp of Vatican approval
By Nicole Winfield — February 1, 2024
ROME (AP) — Street artist Maupal, whose cartoon-like depictions of Pope Francis as a “Super Pope” have graced buildings around the Vatican for a decade, got an official stamp of approval on Thursday when he appeared at a Vatican news conference.
CVS employee fired for refusing to sell birth control sues, claiming discrimination
By Fiona André — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — Gunna Kristofersdottir joins three other former CVS nurses who sued the company for religious discrimination after being fired for similar reasons.
Why pro-lifers are focusing on unwanted abortions
By Charles C. Camosy — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — From college students to partner violence victims, many women feel forced to terminate pregnancies.
Pope names 3 Chinese bishops in a week and reorganizes diocese under a controversial 2018 accord
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
ROME (AP) — The Vatican said all nominations took place “within the framework” of the 2018 Vatican-China accord.
Pope Francis congratulates Italy after tennis player Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The last Italian man to win a Grand Slam singles title was Adriano Panatta in 1976.
Pope Francis says ‘everyone will calm down’ about same-sex blessings
By Claire Giangravé — January 30, 2024
(RNS) — The declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples 'wishes to include, not divide,' the pope said.
The Catholic Church needs to play a positive role in this year’s election
By Thomas Reese — January 30, 2024
(RNS) — The Catholic partisan divide provides an opportunity for the church to model proper civic behavior.
Terror attack strikes Istanbul Catholic church known for its welcome
By David I. Klein — January 29, 2024
ISTANBUL (RNS) — Two gunmen shot and killed a member of a minority Muslim sect who was among a diverse congregation. Though Sunday’s attack came as a shock to many of Istanbul's Catholics, it's not without precedent.
Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
By Zeke Miller — January 29, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president is trying to spread the message that he's loyal to South Carolina, which saved his campaign in 2020.
Mississippi’s top court says it won’t reconsider sex abuse conviction of former friar
By Associated Press — January 29, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge sentenced him to 30 years on the first count and 15 years on the second count, to be served at the same time.
