CATHOLICISM
The Surprisingly Cutthroat Business of Communion Crackers
Cavanagh Altar Breads is squeezing nuns out of the sacramental wafer game with business savvy and advanced technology.
Saving Kittens from Eternal Damnation at a ‘Blessing of the Cats’ Ceremony
After we heard about a Catholic church willing to bless cats—traditionally associated with witchcraft in Christian theology—we set out on an intrepid mission to save one pussy from the hellfire.
Boston Mayor Urges People to Boycott St. Patrick’s Day Parade After It Bans Gay Group
"I will not tolerate discrimination in our city in any form."
The Consecrated Virgins Marrying Jesus and Swearing Off Sex Forever
Thousands of women in as many as 42 countries have joined the Catholic Order of Virgins. We spoke to some to find out what it's like to be married to God.
Artist of the Year: The Black Madonna On the Beautiful Paradox of Being a Catholic DJ
"I poured myself into dance music and discovered God isn't silent. God is loud."
How to Be Gay in the Catholic Church
"Jesus said to love my neighbor, and I can’t help that Grindr says the nearest one is 264 feet away."
This Catholic Priest Makes a Better Martini Than You
Father William Dailey is a noted priest and lawyer who is currently the Thomas More Fellow at Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics & Culture. During his off-hours, however, he’s a major cocktail geek.
New Catholic App Will Help You Earn Forgiveness for Your Tinder Gangbangs
The Vatican hopes 'Sindr' will bring the youth back to church.
The Vatican Says Catholics Shouldn't Spread Their Dead Relatives' Ashes Around Anymore
People are now supposed to keep them at a cemetery, and not on the mantel at home.
The Pope Is Taking Homeless People Out for Pizza
The Holy Father has been paying for rough sleepers in Rome to be taken on trips to the beach before hitting up the pizzeria.
Cool Pope Says Women May Be Able to Become Deacons Now
Pope Francis has created a special commission to decide whether women can become deacons in the Catholic church.