A New York Times contributor claiming that St. Teresa was a cult leader reveals more about the culture's failings than that of the saint's.

Francis has endorsed providing gay couples with legal protections in same-sex unions, but not within the church.

Two decades of violent persecution has left Iraq's ancient Christian communities scattered and in ruins.

Traditional Catholic teachings say homosexual acts 'are contrary to the natural law.'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the Vatican to condemn China's religious freeedom violations.

The Diocese of Rapid City said in a statement that it received the allegation last month and that it dates back to the 1980s.

The change comes after mounting criticism that the rule of 'pontifical secrecy' has been used to protect pedophiles and silence victims.

Pope Francis recently unveiled a sculpture dedicated to refugees and migrants that also suggests angels could be hiding among the displaced.

Pope Francis is in hot water this week after making a controversial remark about his Christian ideological opponents in the United States.

Cardinal Raymond Burke made the remarks at a forum in Rome last week.