Who were the Cathars? Inside the religious group that dared to challenge the Catholic Church

In the 13th century, thousands in France were investigated, massacred, or even burned at the stake by the Catholic Church.
National Catholic Reporter

'Orthodoxy is spacious': At retreat, synod members hear about women's hopes, LGBTQ issues

In a first of its kind gathering, the more than 350 delegates from around the world that are participating in this month's Synod of Bishops are first meeting outside of Rome for a three-day retreat ...
The American Spectator

Controversial Conservative Bishop Retiring

A staunchly conservative Catholic bishop is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for orthodoxy. Lichtenstein’s archbishop Wolfgang Haas has tendered his resignation leading the nationwide ...
Newsday

'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

MADISON, Wis. — It was the music that changed first. Or maybe that’s just when many people at the pale brick Catholic church in the quiet Wisconsin neighborhood finally began to realize what was ...
Yahoo

Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, though some are cautiously optimistic ...
National Catholic Register

Historic Orthodox-Catholic Procession Honors Blessed Mother in Finland

The faithful celebrated Our Lady’s nativity through the streets of Helsinki. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried by the Catholic faithful on Sept. 8 in Helsinki. (photo: Marko ...
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The hidden religious divide erupting into politics

Less than a week after becoming vice president, JD Vance, only the second Catholic to hold the office, had a very public break with the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church in America. Without ...