Andrew Medichini / AP Once-Powerful Official, the First-Ever Cardinal to Be Prosecuted in Vatican Criminal Court, Will Learn Fate Today Unlike most defendants, Becciu attended nearly all of the 86 hearings, during which 69 witnesses were heard. By The Associated Press December 15, 2023
Franco Origlia / Getty Images Pope Francis Has Prepared His Own Tomb, Wants to Break Tradition with Where He's Buried Poe Francis says he will break with recent tradition and be buried outside of Vatican City, but he also says his health is stronger. By Jack Davis December 13, 2023
Alberto Pizzoli - AFP / Getty Images Christmas 2023 Marks 800th Anniversary of the Nativity's First Recreation by St. Francis One of history's most timeless Christmas traditions is being commemorated with anniversary festivities this year. By Richard Moorhead December 11, 2023
Sister-Anne Francis / Facebook screen shot Priest Brutally Murdered in Church Rectory - Suspect Arrested Deputies said when they arrived at the church, they found a suspect inside the church rectory along with the fatally wounded priest. By Johnathan Jones December 11, 2023
Julie Jacobson / AP Photo Activist Nuns Strategically Buy Smith & Wesson Shares to Force Gun Control Policies "We pray for an end to the AR-15 mass shootings that have stolen the lives of so many innocent people and devastated communities." By George C. Upper III December 8, 2023
Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur - Public Information Office / AP ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombing at Catholic Mass “Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society,” the Philippine president said. By Zenger News December 4, 2023
Tiziana FABI - AFP / Getty Images Pope Francis Evicts Conservative American Cardinal from His Vatican Home in 'Vicious Act': Report Pope Francis is punishing an American cardinal who has disagreed with the pope's plans for the future of the Catholic Church. By Jack Davis November 29, 2023
Alessandra Tarantino / AP Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says When he gave his blessing on Sunday, a bandage, holding in place a cannula for intravenous treatment, was clearly visible on his right hand. By The Associated Press November 27, 2023
Sacred Heart of Jesus / Facebook Christian School Battles 'Gender Identity' Law That Forces Hiring of LGBT Teachers, Other Faiths Offer Critical Support A Michigan Catholic school is fighting for the right to hire only those who believe and live out Catholic principles. By Jack Davis November 26, 2023
Stand Still Photo / ShutterstockCommentary 'Betrayal': Catholic Women's College Will Admit Men Who 'Identify as Women,' Cites Pope as Justification Saint Mary’s College announced that it will begin accepting applications from men who claim to be women, sparking a major backlash. By Warner Todd Huston November 25, 2023