Irate parishioners in the tiny community of Christmas Island have filed several appeals to Rome. Continue reading →

The bishop hoped to drive out the “demons” from Buenaventura, one of the most crime-ridden cities in Colombia. Continue reading →

Hundreds of people gathered in front of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church to protest anti-Pride messages following the remarks of Father Robert Chisholm. Continue reading →

In the note, it was said that the events “promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Christian faith and morals.” Continue reading →

The hotline, which would field allegations that bishops committed abuse or covered it up, would take complaints by telephone and through an online link. It’s supposed to be operating within a year. Continue reading →

The pressure comes not only from longtime critics of the church’s response to clergy sex abuse, but also from insiders. Continue reading →

A Houston woman alleges a priest seduced her when she came to him for spiritual counselling at a low point in her life, and that his boss dismissed it. Continue reading →

An official at a Winnipeg Ukrainian Catholic Church said he’s not holding anything against the vandals who decapitated a treasured statue, now that head has been returned. Continue reading →

Parishioners at St. Francois Xavier Roman Catholic Church arrived Sunday morning to find their sanctuary had been vandalized. Continue reading →

Pope Francis issued a landmark decree on Thursday making bishops directly accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, requiring clerics to report any cases to Church superiors and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed. Continue reading →