Catholic Church
This Nun Led a #MeToo Movement. Then the Catholic Church Punished Her.
Sister Lucy Kalapurra said she is being edged out of the Church.
Criminally Charge Canada and the Catholic Church For Residential Schools: Experts
Too few people in charge of residential schools have faced legal consequences for “crimes against humanity” committed against Indigenous children, experts say.
Catholic Church Calls Justin Trudeau ‘Uninformed’ Amid Demands It Release Residential School Records
All because the prime minister asked the Church to release residential school records—something the Church says it's done, but others say it hasn't.
Trudeau Calls for the Catholic Church to Take Responsibility for Deaths of Indigenous Children
The prime minister is asking the Church to “step up” as UN human rights experts and Canadian lawyers call for a criminal investigation into both Canada and the Catholic Church after 215 Indigenous children were found buried under a residential school.
'Unquestionably Wrong': Catholic Archbishop Apologizes for Church's Role in Residential Schools
Pope Francis has remained silent. But as a Cree Anglican Archdeacon says, churches can and should share their buildings and money with Indigenous communities.
Catholic Church 'Shocked' at Discovery of Remains of 215 Indigenous Children But Takes No Responsibility
Indigenous leaders, community members, and allies are calling on Canada and the Church to reckon with their racist legacies.
The Catholic Church Is Reinstating Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse
Over the last year, at least a dozen priests have returned to their parishes or new positions within the Church. In some cases, the Vatican has even overturned recommendations from local dioceses.
The Catholic Church Will Bless Gay People as Long as They Don’t Get Married
A decree released Monday seems to retrench traditional teachings after Pope Francis previously discussed a more progressive attitude toward gay civil unions.
Apparently a Bunch of Fake Catholic Nuns Went to a Trump Rally
The Michigan diocese wanted to set the record straight about those people in habits, cheering Trump.
More Than 82,000 People Have Now Accused the Boy Scouts of Abuse
The alleged victims range in age from 8 to 93 and have come forward in all 50 states as well as military bases in Germany and Japan.
Pope's Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions Jolts Efforts for Change in Philippines
Lawmakers and couples say momentum for action is building in the country after the pontiff's stunning remarks.
An Ex-Priest Seeks Bail to Marry the Minor He Raped
The survivor, who lives in India's Kerala state and is now 20, supported the move along with her parents. The public prosecutor called it an outrageous request.