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Nicaragua Expels Daniel Ortega Critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez, 18 Other Priests, to the Vatican

The Daniel Ortega regime in Nicaragua continues its row with the Roman Catholic Church as it announced that it expelled imprisoned Bishop Rolando Alvarez and 18 other priests.

Pope Francis Approves Landmark Ruling That Allows Church To Give 'Blessing' to Same-Sex Couples

Dec 18, 2023 08:00 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

In a historic decision backed by Pope Francis, the Vatican announced on Monday that Roman Catholic priests can offer blessings to same-sex couples, provided it's not part of routine Church rituals or liturgies.

Pope Francis Meets, Dines with Trans Women After Controversial Baptism Decision

Nov 23, 2023 08:13 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Pope Francis extended an invitation to a group of transgender women for a Vatican luncheon last week to commemorate the Catholic Church's World Day of the Poor.

Nicaragua: 12 Jailed Catholic Priests Freed, Sent to Rome Following Agreement with Vatican

Nicaragua Frees 12 Catholic Priests Jailed on Various Charges; Sends Them to Rome as Part of Agreement With Vatican

Oct 19, 2023 11:35 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Nicaragua released 12 Roman Catholic priests, who were detained on various charges, and sent them to Italy as part of an agreement with the Vatican.

Pope Francis Undergoes Abdominal Surgery; Now 'Well Awake, Alert' Says Surgeon

Pope Francis's Abdominal Surgery is a Success; Now 'Well Awake, Alert,' Says Surgeon

Jun 08, 2023 12:16 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Catholic world awaited in bated breath as Pope Francis underwent surgery. The Vatican confirmed that he had intestinal scar tissue removed.

Pope Francis Teases Return Home to Argentina Before Appointing New Archbishop of Buenos Aires

Pope Francis Teases Returning Home to Argentina Before Announcing New Archbishop of Buenos Aires

May 26, 2023 11:43 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis had teased about returning to his home country, Argentina, on Thursday, a day before he announced the new archbishop of Buenos Aires.

Pope Francis Takes Historic Step with Women Voting Rights in Vatican

Pope Francis Gives Women Voting Rights at Bishops Meeting; Catholic Women's Groups React

Apr 26, 2023 09:22 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Pope Francis has imposed a new change in the Vatican Bishops meeting. Women's rights advocates are lauding the shift.

Pope Francis' Health: Where Is the Vatican Leader Now After Hospitalization?

Apr 02, 2023 10:18 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Pope Francis was discharged from the Rome hospital on Saturday after he was reported to have a respiratory infection.

Nicaragua Cut Ties With the Vatican by Closing Embassies

Nicaragua Closed Two Embassies Connected to Them; Move Seen as a Suspension of Diplomatic Relations With Vatican

Mar 13, 2023 12:44 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua has delivered another blow to the Vatican after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega ordered the closure of the Vatican Embassy in Managua and the Nicaraguan Embassy to the Vatican in Rome.

Pope Benedict XVI: The Legacy He Leaves Behind to Catholics Everywhere

Pope Benedict XVI: The Complex Legacy He Leaves Behind to Catholics

Jan 07, 2023 08:00 PM EST By Rick Martin

Pope Benedict XVI, formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, was finally laid to rest in the Vatican on Thursday, with his successor, Pope Francis, overseeing his funeral rites.

Vatican Issues Apology to Russia Over Pope Francis 'Cruel’ Minority Soldiers Remarks

Dec 16, 2022 06:22 AM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

Pope Francis has reportedly made comments that may have been racist against Russia's minority soldiers fighting in Ukraine, and the Vatican has issued an apology for this comment.

Pope Francis Admits Priests and Nuns Watch Internet Porn, Says 'Be Careful' as 'Devil Enters' Through It

Oct 27, 2022 06:45 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Pope Francis has admitted that even nuns and priests watch internet porn. The revelation came while he was speaking with seminarians in Rome on Monday.

Pope Francis Wants to Have Talks With Nicaragua About Their Catholic Crackdown

Sep 15, 2022 11:16 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's government cracked down on dissenters, including members of the Catholic Church's clergy. Pope Francis declared he wants to have a dialogue with the Nicaraguan government.

Pope Francis Condemns Abortion Following Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Jul 05, 2022 01:54 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Pope Francis has strongly condemned abortion in the wake of the controversial Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Vatican Cancels Planned Live TV Broadcast of Biden-Pope Meeting; Sparks Complaints From White House, Vatican Accredited Journalists

Oct 29, 2021 12:20 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The instant cancelation of the planned live broadcast of United States President Joe Biden greeting Pope Francis by the Vatican sparked complaints from journalists in the White House and Vatican-based journalists.

Vatican Cardinal, 9 Others on Trial Over $412M Fraud Case

Jul 28, 2021 10:28 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After investigations of the alleged criminal management of Vatican assets, including donations by countless Catholics, a trial was opened in Vatican City for 10 defendants, including a cardinal, on Tuesday.