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September 4th, 2024
In a recent address on immigration, Pope Francis condemned countries who turn away migrants at their border, arguing that doing so is a "grave sin" and that countries must offer sanctuary to end the migrant crisis.
Does The Lord of the Rings Have Hidden Catholic Messages?
August 29th, 2024
Is The Lord of the Rings a religious story? J. R. R. Tolkien was a lifelong Catholic, and his devout faith strongly influenced his writing – including, some fans say, the most famous fantasy story of all time.
Texas Tries to Shut Down Catholic Charity for Housing Migrants
August 2nd, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the Annunciation House, a Catholic charity in El Paso, of "human smuggling" and "operating a stash house" for feeding and housing migrants crossing the border.
Removal of "Apache Christ" Painting Devastates Indigenous Catholics
August 1st, 2024
Catholic Apaches in New Mexico were shocked when a painting depicting Jesus as a Mescalero medicine man was removed from their church. They say it's another example of being forced to choose between faith and culture.
Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children
June 27th, 2024
Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.
Pope Accused of Heresy For Saying Humans Are "Fundamentally Good"
May 23rd, 2024
Is Pope Francis a heretic, a Pelagianist, or a secret Satanist? Those are just some of the accusations being leveled against him after a controversial interview in which he said people are "fundamentally good."
Dating App Bumble Faces Backlash for Anti-Celibacy Ads
May 20th, 2024
The dating app Bumble is officially apologizing after a new ad campaign telling women "a vow of celibacy is not the answer" prompted universal backlash online, with both women and Catholics finding the ad offensive.
Catholic Group Pulls Plug on AI Priest Following Bizarre Advice to Users
May 2nd, 2024
A prominent Catholic group has defrocked their new AI priest, Father Justin, after he went rogue and started giving bizarre advice, including telling one person they could baptize their baby in Gatorade.
What is Walpurgisnacht? The Story Behind the Creepy Pagan Witch Holiday
April 29th, 2024
Have you heard of Walpurgisnacht, the spooky, pagan European holiday that also doubles as a celebration of a Catholic saint who Christianized Germany? Walpurgisnacht is coming up soon, and we've got your primer.
New Survey: Over 60% of Catholics Support Abortion
April 18th, 2024
A shocking new poll shows that more than 6 in 10 Catholics in the United States support abortion, a stark contrast from the Church's official pro-life position. How are they reacting to Arizona's recent abortion ban?
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