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Cuomo Faces Calls for Excommunication Over Abortion Bill

February 4th, 2019

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the controversial Reproductive Health Act into law on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It's the Holy Grail of women's rights for pro-choice groups. But according to the pro-life crowd, it's more accurately compared to the “Death Star.”

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Catholic Church's Latest Solution to Sex Abuse Crisis: Prayer

January 2nd, 2019

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. are meeting in Chicago for a week-long retreat that will focus on the clergy sexual abuse scandal that continues to plague the Church. Sounds promising, right? Well, there’s a catch. The bishops have been forbidden to enact new policies, instead focusing on prayer as a solution.

Political & Religious Controversy 33 Comments

Tip of the Iceberg? New Clergy Abuse Report Deepens Public Concern

December 20th, 2018

The Illinois state attorney general’s office reported this week that Catholic dioceses neglected to report at least 500 priests and clergy members accused of sexual misconduct. Many are now wondering: what more do they know?

Political & Religious Controversy 57 Comments

Should Clergy Be Exempt from Reporting Sexual Abuse?

November 13th, 2018

Dozens of states exempt members of the clergy from having to report sexual abuse crimes disclosed to them during confession. In light of recent bombshell reports, is it time for that to change?

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Pope Francis Says Devil is Behind Clergy Abuse Scandal

October 10th, 2018

As the fallout from the clergy abuse scandal continues to plague the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is now blaming the church’s problems on a familiar adversary: Satan himself.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

Catholic Priest Fired After Burning "Sacrilegious" Rainbow Flag

October 1st, 2018

A Catholic priest has been removed from his Chicago parish after performing an exorcism on a rainbow flag, cutting it into pieces, and burning it with the help of like-minded parishioners. Did the church have a choice?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 100 Comments

Pope Calls Global Meeting of Bishops to Combat Clergy Abuse

September 14th, 2018

The Vatican sex scandal has officially gone global, forcing Pope Francis to summon the world's top bishops to Rome to figure out how to end the abuse. Will they come up with a tangible plan to protect children, or just another flimsy set of promises that fail to address the root problem?

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

Where Did All the Catholics Go? Sparse Crowds for Pope's Ireland Visit

August 28th, 2018

Disappointing turnouts across Ireland during Pope Francis' recent trip has the Catholic Church on its heels. Will the ongoing clergy abuse scandal spell the downfall of the Church, or will Pope Francis find a way to right the ship?

Political & Religious Controversy 70 Comments

"Christianity as White Supremacy" - Catholic School Hair Policy Angers Activists

August 24th, 2018

A viral video captures the moment an 11-year-old Catholic student is sent home because her hairstyle violated school dress code. The incident angered activists, who insist the policy is racially motivated.

Political & Religious Controversy 186 Comments

New Wave of Shocking Abuse Allegations Rocks the Catholic Church

August 16th, 2018

The latest report of Catholic clergy abuse, released Tuesday by a grand jury in Pennsylvania, is so sickening there are hardly words to describe it. Bishops and other church leaders knowingly covered up thousands of cases of abuse by over 300 priests. See why they likely won't face justice.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

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