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May 13, 2024

On this day in history, May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II survives assassination attempt

Pope John Paul II survived an assassination attempt by a Turkish gunman on this day in history, May 13, 1981. The pope would go on to forgive his would-be killer.

May 12, 2024

The most popular Catholic outside the Vatican: Bishop Barron

Bishop Robert Barron spoked to Fox News Digital about the death of the ongoing Christian revival in America, President Biden's faith, and why Catholicism is suddenly cool.

May 8, 2024

Vatican preparing 'guidelines' for 'apparitions', 'other supernatural phenomena'

The Catholic Church's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will release guidance later this month to help believers discern "supernatural phenomena" such as "apparitions."

May 1, 2024

Outspoken pro-abortion governor gets speaking slot at Vatican summit

Despite his social progressive stands on abortion and transgender issues, Gov. Gavin Newsom is invited to the annual Vatican climate summit in mid-May.

April 29, 2024

Pope visits Venice Biennale exhibit inside women's prison, consoles prisoners

Pope Francis attended the Venice Biennale of Arts and visited the Vatican's exhibit, which was inside of a women's prison and created with the help of some prisoners.

April 12, 2024

Pope to make longest trip of papacy by traveling to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore

Pope Francis is set to visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, delighting Catholics in the region. It is possible he will also stop in Vietnam.

April 9, 2024

Vatican document on modern issues shows 'how stupid it is' to see Church as 'left' or 'right': Bishop Barron

Bishop Robert Barron told Fox News Digital that the release of the Vatican document "Dignitas infinita" on Monday shows "how stupid it is" to categorize the church as "right" or "left."

April 8, 2024

Vatican says gender theory, surrogacy violate human dignity in ethics document

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith admonished the practices of gender reassignment surgery and surrogate pregnancy on Monday, calling them threats to human dignity.

April 3, 2024

Vatican preparing document on 'immoral tendencies': Gender theory, surrogacy and more

The Vatican announced a document is forthcoming next week that will provide guidance on gender ideology and surrogate pregnancies from the perspective of human dignity.

April 2, 2024

Peruvian archbishop has resigned from position as the Vatican investigates disturbing reports

After suing two journalists for reports on sexual abuse and financial corruption, a Peruvian archbishop, José Eguren, has resigned in the midst of a Vatican investigation.