Catholic Archives - Page 6 of 8
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.”
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.
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?
Rise in Exorcisms a Product of the Occult, Catholic Church Says
November 30th, 2018
In a sign of the strange times we live in, exorcisms are enjoying increased popularity the in modern occult movement. A recent story in The Atlantic suggests priests from the Catholic Church are fielding more requests for exorcisms than anytime in recent history.
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?
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?
"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.
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Is Never Acceptable
August 2nd, 2018
In a definitive statement, Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases – no matter how severe the crime committed. Experts point out that this announcement will place U.S. officials of Catholic faith in a bind.
Shocking Video: Catholic Priest Slaps Baby During Baptism
June 21st, 2018
A baptism ceremony took a dark turn when a Catholic priest appeared to lose his temper with a crying baby. To the shock of everyone involved, the frustrated priest proceeds to slap the child across the face.
Pope Francis Doesn’t Believe in Hell? Fake News, Says Vatican
April 3rd, 2018
An Italian journalist set the media world ablaze last week when he reported that Pope Francis personally told him that "hell does not exist" during a private meeting.
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