When it comes to their ability to offend the Catholic Church, two performers come to mind — Madonna and Lady Gaga. Here are the top moments when the singers angered the Church for their controversial music and performances.

Pope Francis has declared Fr. Stanley Rother the first U.S. martyr after he was murdered in Guatemala in 1981.

The Vatican is currently under scrutiny as sexual abuse claims in Argentina come to light with catholic priests currently in police custody.

The Pontiff asked those who are Catholic "to make a courageous and exemplary gesture."

A proverbial act of God destroyed a religious statue in Colombia; observers on social media put their own twist on its significance.

Vatican trial could effectively shield a child rapist from jail time in the Dominican Republic and Poland

Mexican Priest Francisco Díaz was killed in a suspected robbery. An increasing number of his peers have been murdered in cartel-related violence.

Ted Cruz’s Flat-Earth/Galileo comment reveals much about the “global warming” debate, in which arguments against climate change action have shifted from flat-out denials to pseudo scientific dissent.

December 8, 2014, marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which in addition to kicking off the Christmas holiday season, celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis Movie: Argentina To Produce Film About The Life Of The Holy Father Starring Darío Grandinetti

Caracas Archbishop and fellow members of the Catholic Church rejected the modified version of the prayer "Our Father," created by Chávez followers: "Our Chávez."

The Vatican has said that Pope Francis is unlikely to meet with his predecessor, Benedict XVI, to watch the World Cup match on Sunday.

Queen Elizabeth II has had her first official meeting with Pope Francis during a whirlwind visit to Rome.

Pope Francis has met with President Barack Obama in the Pontiff's private chambers at the Vatican for the first time since Francis was elected a year ago.

The government of Spain has passed new restrictive abortion legislation stating a woman may only get an abortion in the case of rape or illness.