- Catholic order to pay $16.5 million to more than 400 claiming sex abuse Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An order of the Roman Catholic Church has agreed to pay $16.5 million to more than 400 adults who said they were sexually abused as children by religious … More »Catholic order to pay $16.5 million to more than 400 claiming sex abuse
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An order of the Roman Catholic Church has agreed to pay $16.5 million to more than 400 adults who said they were sexually abused as children by religious leaders, the parties announced on Thursday in separate statements. The victims claimed abuse at schools and child-care facilities belonging to the …
- Christian Brothers reach deal in US abuse claims AP - 1 hr 33 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order. More »Christian Brothers reach deal in US abuse claims
NEW YORK (AP) — The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.
- With youth pounding at kingdom's gates, Saudi Arabia begins religious police reform Louise Lief - Christian Science Monitor - 5 hrs ago
You may have heard about the case last month of three young men from the United Arab Emirates deported from Saudi Arabia for being “too handsome.” More »With youth pounding at kingdom's gates, Saudi Arabia begins religious police reform
You may have heard about the case last month of three young men from the United Arab Emirates deported from Saudi Arabia for being “too handsome.”
Pope, Salvador president, discuss beatification of slain archbishop Philip Pullella - Reuters - 9 hrs agoBy Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The president of El Salvador met Pope Francis on Thursday to urge his fellow Latin American to put Archbishop Oscar Romero, … More »Pope, Salvador president, discuss beatification of slain archbishop
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The president of El Salvador met Pope Francis on Thursday to urge his fellow Latin American to put Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was murdered by a right-wing death squad in 1980, on the road to Roman Catholic sainthood. The sainthood process for Romero was effectively stalled under …
- Court to hear case on whether Obamacare violates religious liberties Warren Richey - Christian Science Monitor - 10 hrs ago
A federal appeals court in Denver is set to hear argument on Thursday in a lawsuit charging that the Obama administration’s requirement that employers provide contraceptive … More »Court to hear case on whether Obamacare violates religious liberties
A federal appeals court in Denver is set to hear argument on Thursday in a lawsuit charging that the Obama administration’s requirement that employers provide contraceptive services in all mandated health plans violates religious liberty.
Is the Vatican Bank finally fighting money laundering for real? Carmel Lobello - The Week - 12 hrs agoThe Holy See's new financial watchdog just announced six incidents of possible monetary malfeasance from last year More »Is the Vatican Bank finally fighting money laundering for real?
The Holy See's new financial watchdog just announced six incidents of possible monetary malfeasance from last year
- Boston church official faces racketeering charges BRIDGET MURPHY - AP - 22 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston church official who claimed in an autobiography he was a leg-breaker for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger faces accusations that he looted … More »Boston church official faces racketeering charges
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston church official who claimed in an autobiography he was a leg-breaker for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger faces accusations that he looted the church's assets for personal financial gain.
Arizona House non-prayer sparks Christian re-do BOB CHRISTIE - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013PHOENIX (AP) — An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from a Christian lawmaker who said … More »Arizona House non-prayer sparks Christian re-do
PHOENIX (AP) — An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from a Christian lawmaker who said the previous day's prayer didn't pass muster.
Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog Nicole Winfield, Associated Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing … More »Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog
The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing new regulations to fight money laundering ...
- News Summary: Vatican publishes financial report The Associated Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Vatican published the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announced new regulations to fight money laundering and terror financing. … More »News Summary: Vatican publishes financial report
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Vatican published the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announced new regulations to fight money laundering and terror financing. DETAILS: The report from the ...
Vatican financial body investigating possible money laundering Philip Pullella - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder … More »Vatican financial body investigating possible money laundering
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year, citing this as proof of its commitment to transparency. The head of the Vatican's Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), presenting its …
- Quebec government polls public on 'problem' of religious accommodation The Canadian Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is turning to public opinion as it seeks to set guidelines for minority rights. More »Quebec government polls public on 'problem' of religious accommodation
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is turning to public opinion as it seeks to set guidelines for minority rights.
- Pope and the devil: Francis' fascination with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' fascination with the devil took on remarkable new twists Tuesday, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican … More »Pope and the devil: Francis' fascination with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' fascination with the devil took on remarkable new twists Tuesday, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican man possessed by four different demons despite the Vatican's insistence that no such papal exorcism took place.
- Pope issues first appeal for Chinese Catholics AP - Wed, May 22, 2013
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has issued his first appeal directed at Catholics in China, long the source of concern for his predecessor Benedict XVI. More »Pope issues first appeal for Chinese Catholics
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has issued his first appeal directed at Catholics in China, long the source of concern for his predecessor Benedict XVI.
Pope Francis urges China's Catholics to stay loyal to Rome Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday urged Catholics in China to remain loyal to the Vatican, whose authority is challenged by China's Communist rulers. China's … More »Pope Francis urges China's Catholics to stay loyal to Rome
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday urged Catholics in China to remain loyal to the Vatican, whose authority is challenged by China's Communist rulers. China's Catholics number between 8 and 12 million and are divided between the state-sanctioned Catholic Patriotic Association, which has installed bishops without …
The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist? NICOLE WINFIELD - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis' fascination with the devil took on remarkable new twists Tuesday, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican … More »The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis' fascination with the devil took on remarkable new twists Tuesday, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican man possessed by four different demons despite the Vatican's insistence that no such papal exorcism took place.
Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion Maria Tsvetkova - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation proposed … More »Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion
By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation proposed after punk band Pussy Riot performed a raucous protest song in Moscow's main Orthodox Christian cathedral. Critics say the bill will give government-approved …
- Christian singer Patty to deliver Indy 500 anthem AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time. More »Christian singer Patty to deliver Indy 500 anthem
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time.
Pope criticizes 'savage capitalism' on visit to food kitchen Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis criticized what he called "savage capitalism" on a visit to a food kitchen on Tuesday, in an address in which he called for the … More »Pope criticizes 'savage capitalism' on visit to food kitchen
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis criticized what he called "savage capitalism" on a visit to a food kitchen on Tuesday, in an address in which he called for the values of generosity and charity to be revived. "A savage capitalism has taught the logic of profit at any cost, of giving in order to get, of exploitation …
- Pope expresses solidarity with tornado survivors AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has expressed his "closeness to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma tornado," with special concern for "those who lost young … More »Pope expresses solidarity with tornado survivors
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has expressed his "closeness to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma tornado," with special concern for "those who lost young children."
- Police: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church The Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
PARIS - Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral has been evacuated after a man committed suicide in the 850-year-old monument and tourist site. More »Police: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church
PARIS - Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral has been evacuated after a man committed suicide in the 850-year-old monument and tourist site.
- Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church. More »Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church
Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church.
Vatican marks anniversary of 1972 attack on Michelangelo's Pieta Philip Pullella - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Forty-one years ago, a crazed Hungarian named Laszlo Toth jumped an altar railing in St. Peter's Basilica and dealt 12 hammer … More »Vatican marks anniversary of 1972 attack on Michelangelo's Pieta
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Forty-one years ago, a crazed Hungarian named Laszlo Toth jumped an altar railing in St. Peter's Basilica and dealt 12 hammer blows to Michelangelo's Pieta, severely damaging the Renaissance masterpiece. To mark the attack on May 21, 1972, the Vatican Museums held a day-long seminar …
- The pope and the devil: Francis' obsession with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism The Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
VATICAN CITY - Is Pope Francis an exorcist? More »The pope and the devil: Francis' obsession with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism
VATICAN CITY - Is Pope Francis an exorcist?
- Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy SYLVIA HUI - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013
LONDON (AP) — Senior members of the Church of Scotland voted Monday to let some congregations choose ministers who are in same-sex relationships — an important compromise … More »Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy
LONDON (AP) — Senior members of the Church of Scotland voted Monday to let some congregations choose ministers who are in same-sex relationships — an important compromise that must still pass further hurdles before it can become church law.
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