World 21 hours ago Pope in 'good and stable' condition after lung inflammation diagnosis, Vatican says Pope Francis is in 'good, stable' condition after he was taken to a Rome hospital, where he underwent a CT scan for possible pneumonia, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis 1 day ago Pope Francis reveals lung inflammation ahead of Dubai climate conference trip Pope Francis is set to be heading to Dubai for a climate conference this week, despite suffering from lung inflammation. The pontiff received a CT scan Saturday.
World 2 days ago Vatican blocks doctrinal changes on homosexual relationships, female priests The Vatican issued a letter to the German Bishops' Conference last month blocking attempts to alter doctrine on homosexual relationships and female ordination.
Politics 4 days ago Pope Francis dines with transgender women for Vatican luncheon Pope Francis welcomed transgender women, offering aid and regular VIP visits, fostering a close bond since supporting them during the pandemic.
Israel 5 days ago Hostage families rebuke journalists' 'false equivalence' between Israel, Hamas at Vatican press conference Tensions were high during a Vatican press conference where families of Israeli hostages clashed with the press over "false equivalence" between Israel and Hamas.
Pope Francis November 18 Pope to meet Israeli hostages’ families, Palestinian refugees Pope Francis is planning to meet with Israeli hostage families and displaced Palestinian refugees at the Vatican next week. The visit follows a general audience at the Vatican.
Texas November 15 Texas bishop ousted by Pope rallies outside US bishops meeting as they reinforce Catholic voter values A Tyler, Texas, Catholic bishop who was fired by Pope Francis for being critical of the pontiff, rallied outside of a bishop conference in Baltimore on Wednesday.
US November 11 Pope Francis removes conservative Texas bishop who was critical of him Bishop Joseph Strickland, a vocal critic of Pope Francis, has been removed from the diocese of Tyler, Texas, after he refused to resign.
Vatican November 9 Vatican approves transgender people receiving baptism, becoming godparents The Vatican released a document Wednesday affirming that individuals with gender identity disorders are allowed to receive baptism and serve as witness at weddings.
Roman Catholic November 9 Catholic priests identifying as 'liberal' or 'progressive' have 'all but vanished' from seminaries: study Catholic priests are rapidly trending toward conservative political views and orthodox theology, according to a study from the Catholic University of America.