Catholic Church
Thousands of Germans Are Quitting Church to Avoid Paying Taxes
Germany has a mandatory tax for anyone who's baptised or Jewish. People are now wondering why they should fund institutions they don't believe in.
Bahrain Built a Massive Cathedral, But Still Won't Rebuild Shia Mosques
The Cathedral of Mary Queen of Arabia is the first new cathedral to be built in the region in 60 years. Critics say Bahrain’s promotion of religious tolerance is excluding its Shia population.
Bishop Who Left Clergy for Erotica Writer Accused of Being ‘Possessed’
Former Bishop Xavier Novell reportedly began a new job at Semen Cardona, a company which produces and exports high-quality pig semen to over 20 countries.
216,000 Children Were Sexually Abused in French Catholic Church, Report Finds
“Overall, there was negligence, failure, silence, and institutional cover-ups of a systemic nature,” the report's author said.
‘I Thought I’d Die With My Secret’: Report Uncovers 3,200 Paedophiles in Catholic Church
Victims of abuse speak to VICE World News ahead of a long-awaited report that’s expected to confirm that thousands of paedophiles operated in the Catholic church in France over the last 70 years.
Conversion Therapy–Backing Catholic Bishop Quits to Be With Erotica Author Lover
Xavier Novell resigned in August citing “strictly personal reasons.” Attention in Spain is now turning to his prior support of so-called “conversion therapy.”
A Fight Broke Out at the Church Where a Priest Called Unmarked Graves ‘Lies’
Half a dozen demonstrators went to watch the church’s apology, but they were pushed out. Police are investigating.
Catholic Priest Who Called Unmarked Graves ‘Huge Lie’ Put on Indefinite Leave
After VICE World News reported on Rev. Marcin Mironuik’s remarks, Edmonton’s Archdiocese said they were “thoroughly unacceptable and cannot be ignored.”
Video Shows Catholic Priest Calling News of Residential School Graves 'Huge Lie'
It's the latest example of a Catholic priest downplaying or denying residential schools. Rev. Marcin Mironiuk apologized after VICE World News reached out for this story.
This Bishop Just Admitted His Diocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse of Kids for Decades
The former bishop of Albany said priests accused of sexual abuse were sent for “counseling and treatment.”
Former Cardinal Allegedly Prayed as He Sexually Abused Teen Boy
Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop of D.C., is accused of molesting a 16-year-old family friend at a wedding decades ago.
Catholic Priest Accused Residential School Survivors of Lying About Sex Abuse for Compensation
The Catholic Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface in Manitoba has banned the priest from publicly preaching after he spread falsehoods about the residential school system.