Teenager Nicknamed "Patron Saint of the Internet" Picked by Pope to Be First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis has announced that Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old web designer who died in 2006, will be canonized as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.
AI Art Website Flooded with Pornographic Images of New Vatican Anime Mascot: 'Lord Forgive Me'
The Vatican's anime-inspired mascot has become the target of AI-generated pornographic images.
The Vatican Unveils Cute Anime Mascot, Sparks Flood of Unexpectedly Wholesome Fan Art
Fans cannot get enough of the Vatican's new anime mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year.
The Vatican Aims to Attract Kids with Cute Anime-Inspired Cartoon Mascot Named 'Luce'
The Vatican's new mascot is a good faith effort at attracting the next generation of devotees of Catholicism.
Pope Recovering Well After Recent Illness, Vatican Says
Due to his condition at the weekend, Francis recited the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday from his residence rather than overlooking St Peter's Square
Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Including 2 Argentinians, as He Looks Past The West
He has sought to create a more inclusive Church, looking past Europe to clergy in Africa, Asia and Latin America to fill the Church's highest ranks.
Vatican To Investigate If 'Miracle' Happened At Conn. Church Where Parishioners Claimed Multiplying Hosts
The alleged miracle happened at a Mar. 5 Mass when a parishioner helping with Communion said there weren't enough hosts.
New Bombshell Book Details Tensions Between Pope Francis And Pope Benedict
A controversial book, written by the closest aide to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI details tensions between the two pontiffs that could put Pope Francis in a bad light.
Former Pope Benedict XVI, A 'Great Pontiff,' Dies At 95
Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.
Pope Benedict XVI Health Update: Vatican Says His Condition Is 'Stable, But Serious’
The latest health update regarding Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said he was lucid, alert, and stable, but his condition remained serious.
Quebec Archdiocese Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Potential Pope Successor Named In Plaint
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a prominent Vatican figure and potential successor to the Pope, was hit with a sexual assault lawsuit on Tuesday for an incident that happened in 2010.
NY Pastor Father Joseph Espaillat And Rap Enthusiast Becomes Youngest US Bishop
Rapper enthusiast Father Joseph A. Espaillat will be one of the world’s youngest bishops in the United States assigned to the Archdiocese of New York.
Ex-UFC Champion Conor McGregor Allegedly Punches, Breaks Nose Of DJ In Unprovoked Attack
UFC champion Conor McGregor is reportedly accused of punching a DJ and breaking his nose in an unprovoked attack in Rome.
Bishop Accused of Sexual Abuse Of 2 Men Acquitted By The Vatican
The men’s attorney said the investigations concerning his clients' credibility were biased claiming the investigators were paid and controlled by the Catholic Church.
Defrocked Priest Charged For Having Sex With Young Girls In Children's Shelter Home
Some of Richard Daschbach’s staunch loyalists have sparked outrage on social media after they lambasted victims, NGOs, and the public prosecutor who held him guilty.
Vatican Accepts Resignation From Bishop Caught Masturbating In Viral Video Call Footage
Bishop Tomé Ferreira da Silva has resigned from his position on Wednesday following a scandal where a video of him allegedly masturbating was leaked online.
Pope Francis Promotes COVID-19 Vaccines In Public Service Announcement
A Public Service Announcement video by the Vatican, featuring Pope Francis as well as several archbishops and cardinals, promoted getting the COVID-19 vaccine as an “act of love”.
Vaccine Skeptic Cardinal On Ventilator After COVID-19 Infection Worsened
A cardinal who had expressed skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccines has been put on a ventilator after his infection worsened.
Wisconsin Catholic Pastor Told To Resign For Preaching Against Covid Vaccine
A Catholic pastor in Wisconsin has been asked to resign by his bishop for preaching ultra-right wing politics to his congregation.
Watch: Pope Francis Apologizes For Slapping Woman Who Grabbed His Hand
Pope Francis acknowledged that he made a mistake earlier when he lost his temper several hours earlier. Through his speech for the New Year, the pope mentioned the incident and he was apologetic.
Moments Lady Gaga And Madonna Offended The Catholic Church
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 Highlights Plight of Cuban Migrants In Sunday Address, Calls On Central American Countries To Help Those Stranded In Costa Rica
Pope Francis urged Central American countries to help Cuban migrants, hinting perhaps that Nicaragua should let them cross the border, and Costa Rica should scrap plans to deport them back to the island.
Vatican Admits Pope Francis Meeting With Kim Davis; Explains What They Talked About
The Vatican has released all the details of the meeting between Pope Francis and the controversial county clerk Kim Davis.
Child Abuse In Church: How Pedophile Jozef Wesolowski Could Live Like The Pope After Dominican Scandal
Vatican trial could effectively shield a child rapist from jail time in the Dominican Republic and Poland
Pope Francis Recognizes Palestine: Could Abbas' Vatican Victory Give Country A Foothold In The West?
The Vatican just reiterated it’s support for Palestine as an indipendent nation. Is Western Europe next?
Pope Francis Thinks Retirement 'Should Be An Institution, Not An Exception'
Pope Francis said that he might retire in a few years, and shared 2 things he doesn't like about being pope
Vatican News: Pope Francis Calls For Peace In Iraq, Ukraine, Gaza
Pope Francis has called for societies and authorities in Ukraine, the Middle East and Iraq to stop their wars.
Immigration News: Pope Francis Asks For Protection Of Unaccompanied Central American Minors
Pope Francis sent a message today in which he called on the international community to protect and shelter migrant children.
Germany Vs. Argentina World Cup 2014 Game Of Popes: Who Will Win The Holy War? Best Memes, Tweets, Jokes, Pictures And More
They have broken bread together, prayed together, and each ruled the Vatican respectively, but Pope Francis of Argentina and his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI of Germany, find themselves in the middle of a soccer rivalry as their two countries meet in the World Cup Final on Sunday.
Will Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI Watch World Cup Final Together? Vatican Says Holy Argentina-Germany Match Up 'Unlikely'
The Vatican has said that Pope Francis is unlikely to meet with his predecessor, Benedict XVI, to watch the World Cup match on Sunday.