

Politics Nov 10

In our news wrap Tuesday, Republicans will retain a Senate seat in North Carolina that was closely contested. Incumbent Thom Tillis clinched reelection today when his Democratic opponent, Cal Cunningham, conceded. Also, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran out of intensive care beds…
World Nov 10

Even with all that has been known about the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals, revelations about the role of Pope John Paul II in elevating a former archbishop accused of abuse caused shockwaves. A new report from the Vatican found…
Health Nov 06

In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. wave of coronavirus infections is still building. More than 120,000 new cases were reported in the last day, pushing the national total past 9.6 million with more than 235,000 deaths. Also, remnants of…
Politics Oct 21

In a new documentary, Pope Francis makes remarks that represent an increased level of support for same-sex unions and legal protections. The statements seem to be at odds with official teachings of the Catholic Church, whose doctrine still contends that…
By William Brangham
Jan 13

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
The French daily Le Figaro late Sunday published excerpts of the book “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church," co-authored with conservative Cardinal Robert Sarah.
Nov 23

By Nicole Winfield, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Pope Francis denounced the “evil” of nuclear weapons on Saturday as he began a three-day visit to Japan and fulfilled a dream to be a missionary in a land with a rich but bloody Christian past.
Feb 09

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
The Vatican’s former doctrine chief has penned a “manifesto of faith” to remind Catholics of basic tenets of belief amid what he says is “growing confusion” in the church today.
Feb 07

By Associated Press
The conference, representing about 80 percent of Catholic sisters in the U.S., is calling for an overhaul of the male-led leadership structure of the Catholic Church.
Dec 28

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
James Grein, who testified Thursday in New York, says ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused him for years starting when he was 11.
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