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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free ...
Here are 7 key issues dividing the Roman Catholic Church.
The cardinals who are electing the next pope sometimes look as ideologically polarized as many secular voters around the ...
China's Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church
Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.
Feds call child abuse confession law for priests "anti-Catholic" as church vows to excommunicate those who comply
Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime ...
Pope Leo XIV is first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, AP Explains
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...
Catholic Church To Excommunicate Priests for Following New US State Law
The Catholic Church has issued a warning to its clergy in Washington state: Any priest who complies with a new law requiring the reporting of child abuse confessions to authorities will be ...
What Pope Leo’s first homily reveals about his plans for the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV’s first homily, delivered to his fellow cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, was a mission statement about missions.
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...
Bryan church hosting 50th Parish Festival Sunday
The St. Joseph Parish Festival is a tradition of food, fellowship, and fun. St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold its 50th ...