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Harrison Butker defends controversial speech: 'Catholic values are hated'

"As to be expected, the more I’ve talked about what I value most, which is my Catholic faith, the more polarizing I have become," the NFL kicker said Friday.

Harrison Butker's sexist, anti-LGBTQ commencement speech condemned by Benedictine College's nuns

"One of our concerns was the assertion that being a homemaker is the highest calling for a woman," the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica said.

Who is Isabelle Butker? Meet Harrison's wife after Chiefs kicker's ‘sexist’ speech

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker praised his wife in his controversial speech for embracing her role as a "homemaker." Here's everything you need to know about Isabelle.

Shia LaBeouf confirmed into Catholic Church, intends to become a deacon

"We invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and to keep Shia LaBeouf in your prayers as he continues to deepen his faith."

Madonna pokes fun at the Pope with custom Catholic-themed hoodie

The "Vogue" singer rocked a cheeky Seks sweatshirt embroidered with the Catholic leader's image as she prepared for her Celebration Tour.

Liam Neeson stopped going to confession after being shamed by a priest for NSFW admission

The "Taken" star, now 71, admitted that he hasn't been to confession for over 56 years after an uncomfortable situation with a priest left him scarred.

Shia LaBeouf reveals his mom died in August: 'She was a good girl'

"She was a good girl. She was loved by many and known by too few. God bless you, Momma," LaBeouf wrote about his mom, who died on Aug. 27 of...

Is Shia LaBeouf Catholic? What to know about the 'Padre Pio' star's conversion

“I started hearing experiences of other depraved people who had found their way in this, and it made me feel like I had permission,” the actor said.

Britney Spears clarifies church drama: 'I don't like being called a liar'

The "Toxic" singer set the record straight after a Catholic church in Santa Monica, Calif., denied she ever requested to marry Sam Asghari there.

Britney Spears slams Catholic church for not letting her have wedding

The pop star and Sam Asghari ended up marrying in the backyard of her home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., in front of guests including Madonna and Paris Hilton.

Pope Francis: Sex and eating are 'divine' pleasures sent by God

Hey, Pope, do you party?

Robert Redford meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

They shook hands during his weekly general audience.

Nun battling Katy Perry says singer 'has blood on her hands'

Sister Rita Callanan has endured a year from hell after a court battle with Katy Perry over her order’s Los Angeles convent.

Andrew Rannells says he was sexually assaulted by a priest as a teen

"The Book of Mormon" star opens up about serving as an altar boy.

Madonna to perform at Catholic fashion-themed Met Gala

The gala takes thematic inspiration from the Metropolitan Museum's new exhibit “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."

Hannibal Buress kicked off stage for priest molestation jokes

When Buress made a joke about the Catholic Church's history of child molestation, his mic was shut off.

Painting of crucified Santa heading to St. Pat's Cathedral

The artist "wants it displayed there right before Mass.”

Ethan Hawke prayed God didn't want him to be a priest

Ethan Hawke’s great-grandmother had wanted him to become a priest, but the actor prayed that he would never get the calling.

Mickey Rourke sends his ailing priest Sunday dinner every week

Father Pete Colapietro says he was "bitching about the food" at the Dumont Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, where he's been recuperating.

Kim Kardashian infuriates Catholic League with Virgin Mary dress

"We've never seen any indication that Kim Kardashian venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary — she is a former porn star."