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Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response
Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said.
Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors
Southern Baptists are beginning their annual meeting Tuesday morning, where church representatives in the staunchly conservative evangelical denomination are expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally ban churches with women pastors.
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Pope’s historic speech to Spain’s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
Spanish lawmakers gave Pope Leo XIV a standing ovation on Monday after he called for respect for migrants' rights and international law in a historic address to parliament that signaled a new level of acceptance of the Catholic Church in the overwhelmingly secular country.
1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession
Pope Leo XIV honored Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a "school of faith" for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and highlighted one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety with a procession over flower-petal carpets.
Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop "fanning the flames of polarization" as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on national soccer rivalry
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged Saturday as he headed to Spain that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend, and also declared his preference in the country's biggest soccer rivalry.
FBI analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo told they’re being fired
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic "violent extremists" were fired Friday, according to their lawyer, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of its director Kash Patel.
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.
Four years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they'll debate for the fourth year in a row whether to formally ban churches with a woman serving in any role resembling that of pastor - not just the top job.
The ‘Spurs Nuns’ aim to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints - Spain's Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy's Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in early July.
Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims
In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a religious school in the northern city of Valladolid.
Cardinal fires D.C. exorcist who said UFOs are mostly demons in disguise
Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Stephen Rossetti as the Archdiocese of Washington's exorcist after the monsignor posted a viral video theorizing that most UFOs that people see are demons in disguise.
Canada is failing the Jewish community and Jews are being targeted, Prime Minister Carney says
Canada is failing Jewish Canadians and the community is being brutally targeted by hate, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
Why Pope Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Reaction to Pope Leo's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), has been prevalent online since its release last week.
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles.
Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality
When Pope Leo XIV was elected last year and it emerged that he was a tennis player, his love of the sport was quickly celebrated during an audience with top-ranked Jannik Sinner.
