July 21, 2022 Pope Francis warns German bishops: Changing teachings is 'not lawful,' causes churches to 'rot and die' Pope Francis warned the German Conference of Bishops in a Thursday statement that alterations to theology or church governance is 'unlawful' and could hurt the church.
July 21, 2022 Renowned Dutch art detective finds stolen ‘Precious Blood’ relic said to contain blood of Jesus Arthur Brand, renowned art detective, said he recovered the stolen "Précieux Sang," or "Precious Blood," relic that was stolen from an abbey in France last month.
July 15, 2022 Don't downplay violent attacks on Catholic churches Catholic churches have been targets of arson and vandalism since the Supreme Court's abortion ruling. Yet, there is virtually no outrage from the Biden administration. Why?
July 13, 2022 Pope derides Biden's abortion views, Catholic self-identity as 'incoherence' Pope Francis called President Joe Biden's self-identity as Catholic while holding pro-abortion views 'incoherent.'
July 13, 2022 Pope Francis names nuns, lay women among new Dicastery for Bishops Pope Francis has announced the appointment of three women to the Dicastry for Bishops, including two religious sisters and a lay president of Catholic women's charities.
July 12, 2022 Pope confirms journey to Ukraine, possibly Russia, but details yet unknown Pope Francis has committed to visiting war-torn Ukraine after his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Canada, though specific dates have not yet been arranged.
July 12, 2022 Pope Francis says he wouldn't live in the Vatican or Argentina if he retired Pope Francis claims that if he retires he would not stay in the Vatican or move back to Argentina. He would rather find a church in Rome to hear confessions.
July 9, 2022 Shinzo Abe assassination: Pope Francis sends telegram of 'heartfelt condolences' to Japan Pope Francis offered his 'heartfelt condolences" to the people of Japan after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Thursday in Nara prefecture.
July 8, 2022 MSNBC guest faith leaders slam Supreme Court over Dobbs, reverend claims abortion is ‘not a biblical topic’ MSNBC guest faith leaders were vocal about their support for abortion rights, with one reverend claiming that abortion is not a 'biblical topic' and knocking the Supreme Court.
July 7, 2022 Pope Francis describes pressures of the papacy: ‘Sometimes, you feel you are numb’ The pope described the hazards of his position in an interview with the leader of his former diocese's press office, saying that the negativity can 'numb' an ill-equipped pontiff.