Aug 2, 2018 0:57
The Roman Catholic Church has formally changed its doctrine to oppose capital punishment, reflecting an evolution in teachings that started with Pope John Paul II.
Jun 9, 2018 0:45
Astronauts from the International Space Station gave Pope Francis his very own blue jump suit. And to distinguish him from ordinary planetary pilgrims like themselves, they added a white cape.
May 24, 2018 1:31
The Church of England has set itself up on Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa. The device can can now pray, but also offers practical info as the church bids to combat falling numbers of worshipers.
May 17, 2018 1:14
A 15-page document released by two Vatican offices is calling for more regulation of markets and financial systems, saying economic crises showed they were not able to govern themselves and needed a strong injection of morality and ethics.
Apr 17, 2018 1:26
At an exorcism course in Rome on Monday, one cardinal revealed he has been casting out demons over the phone.
Mar 27, 2018 1:51
The tree believed to have been used for Jesus Christ's Crown of Thorns may help climate change researchers unlock the secrets of species thriving in rising temperatures.
Feb 21, 2018 0:49
U.S. evangelist Billy Graham, who counseled presidents and preached to millions across the world, died on Wednesday, a spokesman announced.
Jan 31, 2018 0:46
Devotees celebrate 'Magh Purnima' which marks the end of a month-long 'Kalpwas' or period of austerity. They camp on the banks of Sangam - a confluence of holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati. Hindus believe bathing in holy rivers, giving donations to priests and feeding the poor on this day washes away the sins of their lifetime.
Jan 22, 2018 1:42
Pope Francis, in an extremely rare act of self-criticism, apologized to victims of clerical sex abuse on Sunday, acknowledging he had “wounded many” in comments defending a Chilean bishop who is under scrutiny.
Jan 16, 2018 1:55
Pope Francis expressed his "pain and shame" on Tuesday over a sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church in Chile.
Jan 7, 2018 1:03
Pope Francis baptized 33 infants in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and told the mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they cried or were hungry.
Dec 31, 2017 1:07
Pope Francis in his year-end message said that 2017 had been marred by war, lies and injustice, and urged people to take responsibility for their actions.
