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Are "Sexy Nun" Halloween Costumes Offensive?

October 30th, 2023

A viral video argues that wearing the popular "sexy nun" Halloween costume is insulting and offensive – sparking an ethical debate about the sexualization of religious figures. Where should the line be drawn? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 52 Comments »

How Religious Groups Are Responding to the Conflict in Gaza

October 23rd, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to violence in the Middle East, capturing the world's attention. As the conflict descends into frightening and uncertain times, how are the world's faithful reacting? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

New Orleans Archdiocese Reportedly Protected Child Molester For Years

June 23rd, 2023

Lawrence Hecker, a Catholic priest in New Orleans, confessed to molesting at least seven teenagers. A recent investigation uncovers the lengths the archdiocese went to cover his crimes up. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 86 Comments »

Pope Francis: Denying Climate Change Is an "Ecological Sin"

June 1st, 2023

Pope Francis just issued some of his strongest words yet on humanity's role in climate change and global warming, saying that mass pollution and our continued reliance on fossil fuel is an ecological sin. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 98 Comments »

MLB Team Rescinds Invite to Controversial LGBTQ Group After Catholic Backlash

May 22nd, 2023

The LA Dodgers recently rescinded an invitation to honor a controversial LGBTQ+ activist group at an upcoming Pride Night. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence dress as nuns, prompting Catholic outrage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 135 Comments »

Vatican to Investigate "Multiplying Wafer Miracle" at CT Church

May 19th, 2023

Did a miracle take place at Connecticut church? The Vatican is investigating after one church says they experienced a miracle during communion, when wafers went missing - then miraculously reappeared. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Priests Can Have Sex After All? Pope Francis Calls Clergy Celibacy "Temporary"

March 17th, 2023

Should priests be allowed to marry and have sex? Pope Francis recently said that he's considering changing the rule requiring Catholic clergy to be celibate, which would upend a nearly thousand-year-old tradition. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 84 Comments »

Gay Priests Beware: Catholic Group Using Grindr Data to Track Clergy Members

March 16th, 2023

A Catholic nonprofit is allegedly paying millions of dollars on the internet data marketplace to find priests using gay dating apps like Grindr. Is it a gay witch hunt, or are they holding priests to their celibacy vows? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 68 Comments »

Priest Close to Pope Accused of Holding "Holy Trinity" Threesome

December 29th, 2022

A priest close to Pope Francis has been accused of pressuring a nun into a threesome meant to evoke the holy trinity. The nun alleges that Marko Ivan Rupnik pressured her into sex - and that more victims are out there. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

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 | 56 Comments »

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