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Pope Francis suggests being 'conservative' is a 'suicidal attitude' in rare interview

May 20, 2024

Pope Francis suggests being 'conservative' is a 'suicidal attitude' in rare interview

Pope Francis said conservatives held a "suicidal attitude" toward church doctrine and progress in a new rare interview that aired Sunday on "60 Minutes."

Vatican releases guidance on investigating 'supernatural phenomena'

May 18, 2024

Vatican releases guidance on investigating 'supernatural phenomena'

The Catholic Church's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a document Friday providing new guidelines for the investigation of alleged supernatural events.

Vatican Museums staff launch legal bid to demand better treatment, challenging Pope Francis' administration

May 13, 2024

Vatican Museums staff launch legal bid to demand better treatment, challenging Pope Francis' administration

Employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint demanding improved benefits and working conditions, challenging Pope Francis' administration.

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

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.

The most popular Catholic outside the Vatican: Bishop Barron

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.

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

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."

Outspoken pro-abortion governor gets speaking slot at Vatican summit

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."