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Meet the TikTok Nuns Fighting Hollywood Stereotypes

January 4th, 2024

A group of tech savvy nuns are demystifying the Sisterhood one view at a time. The #MediaNuns, also known as The Daughters of St. Paul, are breaking nun stereotypes on TikTok with videos that have millions of views.

Science & Technology 31 Comments

All-Female Catholic School Faces Backlash Over Trans Women Policy

December 7th, 2023

Saint Mary's College, an all-girls Catholic school in Indiana, just announced that they'll be admitted transgender women next fall. They say they took inspiration from the Pope himself, but some alumni aren't happy.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 144 Comments

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?

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?

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.

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.

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The LA Dodgers recently rescinded an invitation to honor a controversial LGBTQ+ activist group at an upcoming Pride Night.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.

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.

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.

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?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 68 Comments

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