Catholic Church

Teen Known As 'God's Influencer' To Become First Millennial Saint

Carlo Acutis has been credited with two miracles since he died of leukemia in 2006.
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U.S. Catholic Church Formally Apologizes For Role In Indian Boarding Schools

Key senators praised the move by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, but said it's just a first step to addressing the trauma inflicted on Native children.
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Pope Francis Uses Shocking Anti-Gay Slur In Meeting With Bishops, Later Apologizes

The pontiff's use of a homophobic term was at odds with his relatively progressive stance toward the LGBTQ+ community.
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Pope Defrocks Bishop Who Admitted Sexually Abusing Nephew

Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe admitted 14 years ago that he sexually abused his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment.
By NICOLE WINFIELD, AP

Shia LaBeouf Confirmed Into Catholic Church — And Might Become A Deacon

The "Transformers" star, who was accused of sexual battery, assault and emotional distress in 2020, converted to Catholicism in 2022.
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Vatican Convicts Cardinal In Financial Crime That Tested Justice System

The Vatican's very first criminal case revolved around a former Harrod’s warehouse being converted into luxury apartments.
By Nicole Winfield, AP

Pope Francis Reveals His Unusual Burial Plan

"The place is already prepared," the pontiff said of his burial site.
By AP

Priest Punished For Permitting Provocative Music Video Shoot At Church

The Diocese of Brooklyn said it was “appalled" by the video, which was shot at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish in Williamsburg.
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Pope Francis Fires Right-Wing Texas Bishop Who Criticized Him

Bishop Joseph Strickland had said in interviews he would not leave his post voluntarily.
By Nicole Winfield, AP

Pope Francis Suggests There Might Be Ways To Bless Same-Sex Unions

Pope Francis responded to questions from five conservative cardinals in a way that marks a reversal from the Vatican's current official position.
By Nicole Winfield, AP