Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm
Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values.
Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values.
Religious leaders urge togetherness in wake of Capitol chaos
Leaders are holding prayer services, hoping and praying for the division of the country to heal.
Leaders are holding prayer services, hoping and praying for the division of the country to heal.
Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Milwaukee church delivers multicultural Christmas message
There are nine different languages spoken in the St. Michael's community -- spanning 11 different ethnic or national groups.
There are nine different languages spoken in the St. Michael's community -- spanning 11 different ethnic or national groups.
Vatican says its 'morally acceptable' to get coronavirus vaccines using abortion cell lines
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
8 School Sisters of Notre Dame lost to COVID-19 in a week
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Christmas during COVID-19 means 10 weekend Masses in Brookfield
There will be 10 Christmas weekend Masses at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield, an effort to keep capacity low to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
There will be 10 Christmas weekend Masses at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield, an effort to keep capacity low to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
St. Joan Antida HS celebrating the 65th year of Spaghetti with the Sisters
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Archbishop of Washington named first African-American cardinal
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis could be 1st millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
'I condemn you': Florida man accused of hitting deputy in face with a Bible
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
Faith group deletes mentions of SCOTUS nominee from website
Barrett, a federal appeals judge, has declined to publicly discuss her decades-long affiliation with People of Praise, a charismatic Christian group that opposes abortion and holds that men are divinely ordained as the “head” of the family and faith.
Barrett, a federal appeals judge, has declined to publicly discuss her decades-long affiliation with People of Praise, a charismatic Christian group that opposes abortion and holds that men are divinely ordained as the “head” of the family and faith.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.