Catholic Church
D.C.’s Archbishop Returns After Selection of Pope Francis
Washington’s Archbishop, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, has returned from Rome, where he took part in the papal conclave.
Pope Francis Previously Accused Of Involvement In Kidnappings Of 2 Argentine Priests In 1976
As the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics continue to celebrate the election of Pope Franics I, questions about his past in Argentina are beginning to bubble up.
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio From Argentina Elected New Pope
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina has been elected the new leader of the Catholic Church.
U.S. Cardinals Dominate Media Attention In ‘Silent’ Vatican, Diminish Likelihood Of American Pope
The two American cardinals sat on the stage, microphones in hand, fielding questions from the world’s news media on everything from the delayed arrival of some of their colleagues to their own wardrobe choices if elected pope.
Pope Leaves Vatican For Last Time As Leader Of Catholic Church
Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican as the leader of the Catholic Church for the last time.
Pope Benedict XVI Successor May Be First Non-European Supreme Pontiff
Many believe the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI will usher in a major racial shift atop the church.
Feds: ‘Monsignor Meth’ Dealt Drug, Bought Sex Shop
To onlookers, Monsignor Kevin Wallin’s fall from grace at his Connecticut parish was like something out of “Breaking Bad,” the television series about a high school chemistry teacher who becomes a methamphetamine lord.
Opinion: Churches Shouldn’t Be The Next Super PACs
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
Maryland Priest Defends Decision To Deny Communion To Lesbian At Funeral
A Gaithersburg priest is defending his decision to deny Communion to a woman at a funeral Mass because she is a lesbian. The priest has since been suspended.
Archdiocese Apologizes To Lesbian Denied Communion At Mother’s Funeral
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has apologized to a woman who was denied Holy Communion at her mother’s funeral Mass because she is a lesbian.
