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New Orleans woman sues archdiocese over son’s suicide after he was expelled from school

Sara Brannon alleges high school overseen by the Roman Catholic archdiocese was negligent in treatment of her 17-year-old son

The Guardian - US

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside.

The Conversation

Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

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Believers of Our Lady of Guadalupe flock to her Mexico City shrine, in photos

Devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe gathered at her Roman Catholic shrine in Mexico City to honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary. The dark-skinned Virgin, according to church tradition, appeared to the Indigenous peasant Juan Diego in 1531 and her image was imprinted on his cloak, which is…

The Independent UK

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy

The Independent UK

Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with Vatican

Officials say two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned on what human rights officials said were politically related charges were freed from prison following talks with the Vatican

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV shares his favourite movies ahead of Vatican special audience with Hollywood stars

Pope Leo XIV will host several film stars and directors at an event this weekend as part of the Roman Catholic Church Jubilee, which takes place every quarter century. The pontiff has shared his favourite films...

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Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims

More than 40 Roman Catholic dioceses have filed chapter 11 claims, 28 of which had obvious indicators of abuse fallout

The Guardian - US

From Mexico to Germany, photos capture the Day of the Dead celebrations

People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s Day on Nov. 1 and All Soul’s Day on Nov. 2.

The Independent UK

How the Day of the Dead is being used to protest violence against women

Known in Spanish as Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead is celebrated every year on November 1 and 2. Blending Mesoamerican, Roman Catholic and pagan roots, this celebration sees families gather in many parts of Mexico and around the world to honour and commemorate their departed loved ones.

The Conversation

35 'much-needed' new homes to be built on former Catholic church site

A Scottish housebuilder has been granted planning permission to redevelop a former Roman Catholic church site in Edinburgh ...

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Dealers 'selling hard drugs during Mass' in pews and grounds of Westminster Cathedral

Worshippers say Britain’s biggest Roman Catholic church has been overrun with criminals selling illegal substances

Evening Standard

First-look at Father Brown series 13 shows Dame Maureen Lipman in guest role

Filming has wrapped for series 13 of the BBC drama, which follows a Roman Catholic priest who solves crimes.

Evening Standard

SCOTUS GVRs Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Back to New York Purgatory

This case has been pending for nearly a decade, and has been remanded after both Fulton and Catholic Charities Bureau.

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As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a group of students at an international Catholic school in Rome

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12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

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We’d like to hear your thoughts about the first clergyman from the US to lead the Roman Catholic church

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Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

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Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiff

Leo says ‘evil will not prevail’ as he addresses crowd of 100,000 pilgrims and tourists in St Peter’s Square

The Independent UK

The Latest: Catholic cardinals to sequester themselves in the Vatican for the start of the conclave

Catholic cardinals will sequester themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, a successor to Pope Francis who died in April at the age of 88

Evening Standard

OPINION - The world needs a voice that transcends borders — that’s what the conclave gives us

It is not often that reality imitates art quite so promptly. Just a month or two after most of us first watched Ralph Fiennes in Conclave, we have a chance to see the real thing. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, and today in the Sistine Chapel the actual conclave…

Al Jazeera

What is a Papal conclave? How will the next pope be chosen?

In the Sistine Chapel, cardinals from around the world will convene on Wednesday to elect the 267th pontiff.

International Business Times

Church Donation Box Goes Digital In Greece

Devout regulars attending Athens's main Roman Catholic church that honours a first-century saint have discovered a 21st-century update: their donation box is now hooked up to a digital payments system.

The Conversation

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Saw Clergy's Lack Of Humility As A 'Cancer': Author

Pope Francis saw priests' embrace of the trappings of power as a "cancer" corroding the Roman Catholic Church, according to a best-selling Spanish author who travelled to Mongolia with the pontiff.

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