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Roman Catholic 10 hours ago

Pope demands ceasefire after Gaza's Catholic church is hit in apparent Israeli strike

Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for a ceasefire on Thursday after an apparent Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church, leaving two dead and several others, including the parish priest, injured.

Religious Controversies 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: Conservative groups urging Trump admin to expose anti-Christian ‘pattern’ in Biden FBI

A coalition of conservative groups is urging the Trump DOJ and FBI to release documents about the “pattern of dishonesty and religious discrimination" under the Biden FBI.

Opinion 6 days ago

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

California July 9

Trump's immigration crackdown prompts California bishop to excuse Catholics from Sunday mass

San Bernardino Diocese, the sixth largest in the US, grants Catholics dispensation from mass obligation amid concerns over immigration enforcement actions.

Travel June 21

Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts under historic monastery's floor

Rare heraldic tiles were recently discovered under wooden floors at former Basilian monastery in Chełm, Poland, offering a view into 18th-century monastic life.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash June 19

Catholicism sees major resurgence among Gen Z, with young men leading the revival

Catholic faith gains popularity as Father Tidd explains Delbarton School's approach of proposing faith connects with young men seeking meaning amid loneliness.

Ireland June 18

Grim excavation begins at site believed to contain remains of around 800 babies

Mass grave excavation begins at a former mother-and-baby home in Ireland, where remains of 800 infants and young children were discovered in an underground sewage structure.

VIDEO June 16

Thousands celebrate Pope Leo XIV at Chicago White Sox stadium

'Fox & Friends First' co-host Carley Shimkus shares highlights from the Pope Leo celebration at Rate Field that included a full Catholic mass and a video message from the pope.

VIDEO June 8

God's 'not done with American culture yet,' Gen Z influencer says

Host of 'The Isabel Brown Show' Isabel Brown discusses the shift towards Catholicism among young Americans.

Supreme Court June 6

EXCLUSIVE: Legal institute celebrates SCOTUS decision, declares 'religious liberty is alive and well'

Tiffany Dunkin of the First Liberty Institute calls the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling a major win for religious freedom and a clear rebuke of government overreach.

Media June 6

Catholic group calls out Tim Cook, Apple TV+ for show's 'Eucharistic desecration'

CatholicVote challenged Tim Cook on religious tolerance after an Apple TV+ scene showed characters stealing and disrespecting the Eucharist, and launched a petition.

VIDEO June 5

Supreme Court releases 3 major unanimous rulings

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream breaks down a trio of unanimous Supreme Court decisions on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO June 5

Trump orders investigation into Biden’s alleged autopen use

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the investigation into former president Joe Biden’s alleged use of autopen, as well as claims that the FBI targeted Catholics.

FBI June 3

Grassley alleges FBI used biased sources in anti-traditional Catholic memos under Biden administration

Documents allege FBI's investigation into traditional Catholics was broader than claimed; Sen. Grassley criticizes the use of biased sources like the Southern Poverty Law Center.

VIDEO May 22

Supreme Court allows terminations of independent agency board members for now

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream breaks down two major rulings from the Supreme Court on 'Special Report.'

Supreme Court May 22

Supreme Court upholds Oklahoma decision, in blow to religious charter schools

In a split decision, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to uphold a lower court decision that held a religious charter school cannot obtain public funding from the state of Oklahoma.

Opinion May 22

MORNING GLORY: Leo's launch

There are some actions Pope Leo XIV can take to help heal the divide between American Catholics and the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV May 19

First American pope welcomes Vance and Rubio for private Vatican audience

U.S. leaders JD Vance and Marco Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing U.S.-Holy See relations, religious freedom, and international issues.

VIDEO May 18

Snoop Dogg fires back at critics over inauguration performance

'Fox & Friends First' co-host Todd Piro and 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy tackle President Donald Trump's Middle East trip, Snoop Dogg firing back at critics and a resurgence of Catholic aesthetics in pop culture. 

Pope Leo XIV May 18

IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV May 18

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

Media May 14

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."

Pope Leo XIV May 14

Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace

Pope Leo XIV made his first social media post on Tuesday in which he sent a message of peace, as he seeks to maintain an active social media presence.

Opinion May 14

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: What Leo's choice of name tells us about the new pope

The regnal name that Cardinal Robert Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with the history of the Church. 

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Sunny Hostin changes tune on Pope Leo XIV after learning of Haitian roots, declares 'we have a Black pope'

“The View" co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her excitement for Pope Leo XIV after discovering his maternal grandparents were described as people of color on government documents.

Travel May 12

Corpse of 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved' goes on display, astonishing worshippers

The remarkably preserved body of an early modern saint, St. Teresa of Avila, has been exhibited in Spain months after being found "miraculously incorrupt" last year.

Opinion May 12

HUGH HEWITT: Will Pope Leo XIV reverse the anti-American vibe from the last pope?

Pope Leo XIV is both the first American pope and the first boomer pope, and any projections about what his papacy will look like are premature right now.

VIDEO May 12

Pope Leo XIV holds first news conference

Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the press Monday morning during his first news conference at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Pope Leo XIV dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference

VIDEO May 11

Childhood home of Pope Leo XIV becomes tourist destination

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott reports on the crowds flocking to Pope Leo XIV's home outside of Chicago on 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Live.'