Former cardinal McCarrick found not competent to stand trial for sex abuse
Theodore McCarrick is the most prominent Catholic leader in the U.S. to face sex abuse charges.
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Police arrest a suspect in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home. Authorities have arrested the husband of his housekeeper in his killing.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo
A rapturous reception as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with a million worshipers in the capital Kinshasa.
Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985
His trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan will highlight the long-running conflicts in both countries and the rising importance of Africa to the future of the Catholic Church.
The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118
Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.
More Clergy Abuse Is Finally Being Prosecuted, No Thanks To The Church, A Lawyer Says
Over the years, Mitchell Garabedian has represented hundreds of survivors of clergy sexual abuse. His latest is a civil case against former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
After Debate On Biden's Abortion Views, Bishops Vote to Rethink Communion Rules
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to move forward with a process that could call into question the eligibility of politicians like President Joe Biden to receive Communion.
The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align
For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science.
In Pope Francis, Biden Has A Potential Ally — Who Shares The Same Catholic Detractors
The pope and the president share liberal stances on climate change and economic disparity. A theology scholar argues U.S. Catholic Church leadership is increasingly allied with the political right.