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5 Times a Pope Took On Powerful World Leaders

April 16th, 2026

Pope Leo XIV isn't the first pontiff to stare down a world leader. From a medieval emperor standing barefoot in the snow to Napoleon, here are five times the Vatican held its ground.

ULC Minister Training & Education 28 Comments

Is the Iran War Just? Pope Leo and the White House Disagree

April 16th, 2026

A pope calling for world peace is not typically front page news – until his message gets criticized by those at war. We unpack the conflict between pope and president and explore the tradition of just war theory.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

The Pope Just Met With Top Exorcists. Here's Why.

March 26th, 2026

Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with an exorcist group this month. They came with a warning and a request: the Church is facing a growing crisis of occult activity, and it needs more trained exorcists to respond.

Christian 87 Comments

Can U.S. Soldiers Disobey Immoral Orders? Military Archbishop Says Yes

January 23rd, 2026

The military's top-ranking Catholic official just said that soldiers should disobey illegal orders. The comments come amid a growing rift between Catholic leadership and the Trump Administration over foreign policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

What Is All Saints' Day?

October 27th, 2025

You've heard of Halloween on October 31st, but do you know about All Saints' Day the very next day? In contrast to the macabre Halloween, this Catholic holiday is a celebration of the saints who died for their faith.

Pagan & Wiccan 31 Comments

Catholic Church Threatens to Excommunicate Priests for Reporting Abuse

May 12th, 2025

Law and faith collide as the Catholic Church threatens excommunication for clergy who follow Washington state's new mandatory reporter law. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in, alleging religious freedom is under attack.

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Who Are the Frontrunners to Be the Next Pope?

April 28th, 2025

With Pope Francis’ passing, the Catholic Church will soon be entering conclave to elect his successor. Will the next pope carry his progressive legacy—or chart a new course? These are some of the top contenders.

Christian 17 Comments

Remembering Pope Francis (1936-2025)

April 21st, 2025

Pope Francis has passed away at 88 this Easter Monday, concluding a historic and transformative papacy that spanned 12 years and redefined the tone of the Catholic Church, pushing it in a more progressive direction.

Life and Death 56 Comments

Catholic Clergy Push Back on Mandatory Abuse Reporting

February 20th, 2025

Should priests be legally required to report child abuse? Washington state lawmakers are pushing for clergy to join the mandatory reporter list, but Catholic leaders are pushing back, arguing clergy-penitent privilege.

Political & Religious Controversy 95 Comments

Pope Francis Accused of Heresy for Embracing Other Faiths

September 19th, 2024

At an interfaith event in Singapore, the final stop of his Asia Pacific tour, Pope Francis said that "all religions are paths to reach God,” prompting criticism and even accusations of heresy from some Catholics.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

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