September 3, 2019 'Harry Potter' books banned from Catholic school because reading spells 'risk conjuring evil spirits' The "Harry Potter" books have been banned from a Catholic school in Tennessee because the fictional magic within "are actual curses and spells," according to a pastor who described the beloved series as "a possible threat" to their beliefs.
August 28, 2019 First Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with blessing of Pope Francis and Beijing The first Chinese Catholic bishop was ordained with the blessing of both Pope Francis and the Chinese government under a new deal between Beijing and the Vatican.
August 23, 2019 More millennial women choosing religious life: 'This is what I'm supposed to be doing' In an age of social media and obsessed with the ladder of success, a higher calling is increasingly trending.
August 22, 2019 Michigan priest charged with binding boy in plastic, leaving him in closet A Catholic priest in Michigan wrapped a teen boy in plastic and tape and kept him in a church janitor's closet against his will for more than an hour, investigators said Thursday.
August 20, 2019 Ohio house becomes destination for miracles amid push for woman's sainthood A seemingly average home in Canton, Ohio has become the "miracle house" where pilgrims flock in search of a touch from God.
August 15, 2019 Members of liberal church mount loud protest against new priest who favors traditionalism: 'We are being abused' With maracas, tambourines, and posters in hand, some liberal members of a Catholic church in Portland, Ore. protested their new priest, claiming he "abused" them by moving toward traditionalism and away from progressive policies previously implemented in the church.
August 8, 2019 Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke weighs in on 2020 Dems, calls out Biden, Harris Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke weighed in on the field of 2020 Democratic candidates and how some who describe themselves as Roman Catholics conflict with the religion.
August 6, 2019 Irish priest blasts churchgoers for bringing cigarettes, beer as funeral gifts An outspoken Irish Catholic priest has unleashed his wrath on people bringing inappropriate items such as cans of beer or cigarettes to the altar during funeral masses.
July 30, 2019 124-year-old Catholic church in Texas burns to the ground A historic 124-year-old Roman Catholic church in a rural Texas farming town that serves 244 families burned to the ground on Monday.Â
July 26, 2019 Are Catholic politicians doing more harm than good in abortion debate? When it comes to Catholic politicians in the halls of Congress, like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, and former Vice President Joe Biden, the numbers show they do more harm than good to the pro-life cause, according to Matthew Schmitz, the editor of First Things magazine