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RELIGION April 8, 2024

Vatican says gender theory, surrogacy violate human dignity in ethics document

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith admonished the practices of gender reassignment surgery and surrogate pregnancy on Monday, calling them threats to human dignity.

Pope Francis April 3, 2024

Vatican preparing document on 'immoral tendencies': Gender theory, surrogacy and more

The Vatican announced a document is forthcoming next week that will provide guidance on gender ideology and surrogate pregnancies from the perspective of human dignity.

World April 2, 2024

Peruvian archbishop has resigned from position as the Vatican investigates disturbing reports

After suing two journalists for reports on sexual abuse and financial corruption, a Peruvian archbishop, José Eguren, has resigned in the midst of a Vatican investigation.

This Day in History April 2, 2024

On this day in history, April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II dies at age 84

Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, at age 84. The Polish-born pontiff had the third-longest papal reign in history and the second-longest of the modern era.

Pope Francis March 15, 2024

Pope acknowledges health problems and backlash, but says he isn't going anywhere in new memoir

Pope Francis released an autobiography entitled “Life: My Story Through History," which is being published on March 19, the eleventh anniversary of his installation as pope.

Vatican March 11, 2024

Vatican unveils exhibit for Venice Biennale of Art

The Vatican's project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art will be a multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the participation of inmates.

Pope Francis March 6, 2024

Pope Francis appears unable to climb steps to popemobile following weekly general audience

A video appears to show Pope Francis struggling to climb a set of stairs into the popemobile after addressing his weekly audience at the Vatican.

VIDEO March 6, 2024

Pope Francis appears unable to climb steps into popemobile

Pope Francis appeared unable to climb the steps into his popemobile on Wednesday at the Vatican, a video shows. (Credit: AP/Vatican Media)

LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024

Meet the American who first achieved sainthood, Elizabeth Ann Seton, mother, educator, miracle worker

Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, the first American-born saint, converted to Catholicism, became a prominent educator and faith leader, and was credited with three miracles.

Pope Francis February 28, 2024

Pope Francis hospitalized briefly after dealing with flu symptoms

Pope Francis was briefly hospitalized in Rome after combating flu symptoms for several days this weekend. The Vatican has not explained the visit.

Vatican February 20, 2024

Why some say the Vatican's process for dealing with sex abuse does further harm

Despite attempts by the Catholic Church to address the problem of sex abuse by clergy members, some victims today say the church's process for dealing with claims only does more harm.