As Gaza's tiny Catholic community gathers for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero reveals their struggle for faith and survival amidst ongoing conflict, nightly papal calls, and a fragile ceasefire. Discover their story of resilience.
Parishioners at a Las Vegas Catholic church captured a face-like image in fabric during mass on a major feast day, calling it a divine sign. Read the full story.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
The Vatican issues a new decree, signed by Pope Leo, reinforcing the Catholic Church's teaching on lifelong marriage with one spouse. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns as Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator after internal review reveals serious safeguarding failures spanning 13 years. Church apologises unreservedly.
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Two Polish police officers are under investigation after forcibly entering a Catholic church during a service, sparking outrage from religious authorities and raising questions about religious freedom protections.
A Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has issued a profound apology after a school's Halloween parade float featured a deeply offensive replica of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp entrance, sparking widespread condemnation from Jewish communities.
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
In an extraordinary act of faith and determination, a Catholic priest's vehicle containing sacred vessels was recovered from the Missouri River, with the contents remarkably preserved.
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
In an unprecedented moment of Christian unity, King Charles III joined Pope Francis for private prayers at the Vatican, bridging centuries of division between the Anglican and Catholic churches.
King Charles III undertakes groundbreaking visit to the Vatican, signalling strengthened ties between Church of England and Catholic Church in post-Brexit Britain
In an unprecedented move, the Vatican considers appointing a British-Swiss dual national as Pope Leo XIV, breaking centuries of tradition and reshaping global Catholic leadership.
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to attend a Vatican event alongside Catholic leaders, signalling a transformative shift in Anglican-Catholic relations.
Shocking investigation reveals Catholic bishop diverted thousands in church donations to fund extravagant personal expenses including luxury goods, fine dining, and country club memberships.
Newly uncovered documents expose how Pope Leo XIII orchestrated a systematic cover-up of sexual abuse allegations against a powerful cardinal in the 19th century Catholic Church.
The mysterious disappearance of Reverend Rodney Hudson from Ames Memorial United Methodist Church sparks police investigation and congregational concern as financial questions emerge.
A German Catholic priest, revealed to be the grandson of SS chief Heinrich Himmler, stuns his congregation by disclosing his grandmother allegedly possessed human body parts obtained from Nazi victims.
In an unprecedented display of interfaith unity, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in half a millennium to participate in a public prayer service with the Pope during his historic state visit to Vatican City.
A Catholic priest in Brazil faces suspension after being photographed shirtless with a parishioner's wife, who claims he justified their encounters as 'spiritual guidance' and preparation for religious festivals.
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.