Catholic Archives - Page 4 of 8
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.
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?
Here We Go Again: Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher For... Being Gay
April 4th, 2022
A teacher at a private Catholic school says she was discriminated against when the school fired her for her same-sex marriage, arguing that the school ignores other sinning teachers and only focused on her.
Christian Nurse Barred From Wearing Cross Necklace Wins Lawsuit
January 13th, 2022
A nurse in the UK alleged that she was the victim of religious discrimination when hospital management told her to remove her cross necklace, arguing it posed an infection risk to patients. She sued them - and won.
Former Bishop Accused of Satanism Now Distributing Pig Semen
November 19th, 2021
There's an update in the ever-wild story of the Spanish bishop, Xavier Novell, who left the church to pursue a relationship with a Satanic erotica author. Now he's reportedly back to work... selling pig semen.
Satan's Charm? Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling for Author of Satanic Erotica
September 15th, 2021
A prominent Spanish bishop submitted his resignation last month, but this wasn't just any departure. Xavier Novell left his career with the Catholic Church to pursue romance with a writer of Satanic-themed erotica.
Kim Kardashian Courts Controversy With Revealing Clothes at Vatican
July 9th, 2021
What should one wear when visiting the Vatican? Kim Kardashian opted for a revealing low-cut white dress that caused quite the stir on social media, with users arguing that the fashion mogul was dressed inappropriately.
The Untold Story of How Christians Almost Killed Santa
December 9th, 2020
Millions of children across the world are eagerly anticipating Santa's visit later this month. But during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, reformers sought to abolish jolly old Saint Nick entirely.
On Eagle's Wings: Catholics Thrilled as Biden Quotes Famous Hymn in Victory Speech
November 9th, 2020
During his victory speech on Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden quoted from the famous hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” drawing excited reactions from many Catholics (and those of other denominations, too) who know the words.
How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State
October 1st, 2020
Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything.
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