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Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Atrocities Against Native Children in Canada

August 5th, 2022

Pope Francis just concluded a six day tour of Canada, where he apologized to Indigenous and First Nations people for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. Was his apology enough? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 23 Comments »

Here We Go Again: Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher For... Being Gay

April 4th, 2022

A teacher at a private Catholic school says she was discriminated against when the school fired her for her same-sex marriage, arguing that the school ignores other sinning teachers and only focused on her. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 70 Comments »

Christian Nurse Barred From Wearing Cross Necklace Wins Lawsuit

January 13th, 2022

A nurse in the UK alleged that she was the victim of religious discrimination when hospital management told her to remove her cross necklace, arguing it posed an infection risk to patients. She sued them - and won. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

Former Bishop Accused of Satanism Now Distributing Pig Semen

November 19th, 2021

There's an update in the ever-wild story of the Spanish bishop, Xavier Novell, who left the church to pursue a relationship with a Satanic erotica author. Now he's reportedly back to work... selling pig semen. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 59 Comments »

Satan's Charm? Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling for Author of Satanic Erotica

September 15th, 2021

A prominent Spanish bishop submitted his resignation last month, but this wasn't just any departure. Xavier Novell left his career with the Catholic Church to pursue romance with a writer of Satanic-themed erotica. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 101 Comments »

Kim Kardashian Courts Controversy With Revealing Clothes at Vatican

July 9th, 2021

What should one wear when visiting the Vatican? Kim Kardashian opted for a revealing low-cut white dress that caused quite the stir on social media, with users arguing that the fashion mogul was dressed inappropriately. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

The Untold Story of How Christians Almost Killed Santa

December 9th, 2020

Millions of children across the world are eagerly anticipating Santa's visit later this month. But during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, reformers sought to abolish jolly old Saint Nick entirely. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 15 Comments »

On Eagle's Wings: Catholics Thrilled as Biden Quotes Famous Hymn in Victory Speech

November 9th, 2020

During his victory speech on Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden quoted from the famous hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” drawing excited reactions from many Catholics (and those of other denominations, too) who know the words. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 100 Comments »

How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State

October 1st, 2020

Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 46 Comments »

President Trump Faces Backlash Over Tweet About Peace Activist

June 9th, 2020

President Trump is receiving backlash for calling Martin Gugino, a member of the Catholic Worker movement who was injured by police during recent protests, an "ANTIFA provocateur." A video of the injury went viral. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 48 Comments »