Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group
Breakaway Catholic sect in Kansas remains defiant after excommunication
What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

Pope names Mexican-American broadcasting executive to lead Vatican communications

Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between

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Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication
A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex
Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo
Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
Trump's clash with Pope Leo XIV divides Catholics
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
Christians are having a Trump-sized reckoning
Beshear says Vance forgetting commandments to not worship false idols, tell lies
Jesuit priest shares how Catholics are reacting to Trump's criticism of Pope Leo
Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump
After backlash, Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure

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Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
US is adding firing squads, electrocution and gassing to federal execution methods

Vatican launches campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries

Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
New York has a new archbishop. His background looks a lot like Pope Leo's
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills

Pope Leo summons cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern Catholic Church
Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent
Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent
Meet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old convent

Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life
In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war

New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
Portland Catholic school loses students over LGBTQ+ enrollment controversy
Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ acceptance
Pentagon told trans troops to get diagnosed. It's using the paper trail to kick them out'
Pastor's book 'Queer & Christian' is about more than LGBTQ acceptance

Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why
Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue
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Pope Leo meets with Vance, who delivers an invitation to visit the White House
Zelenskyy asks for Pope Leo XIV's help in bringing Ukrainian children home from Russia
Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here's what he thinks of the conclave

Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope
Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?
What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV elected: Live updates after Cardinal Prevost named 1st American pontiff by conclave
天主教首次迎來美國籍教宗 69 歲普雷沃斯特當選 名號為「良十四世」
Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote
When does the conclave start? Which cardinals are voting? We answer your questions on how the next pope will be elected.
The conclave to choose a new pope is about to begin
Archbishop of Portland reflects on Pope Francis’ impact as Catholics ready for conclave
The Vatican installs chimney to signal the selection of the next pope
Preparing to Pick a New Pope
Here's what 'Conclave' got right — and wrong — about the selection of a new pope
Pope Francis focused on climate change as the planet continued to get hotter
Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service
Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave
Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says
What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
How to watch Pope Francis' funeral, and what to expect
Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why
Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?
Pope Francis is dead. The Church must now confront an uncomfortable truth.
After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor
For Palestinian Christians at a church in Gaza, Pope Francis' death is a special loss
Pope Francis died of a stroke and 'cardiocirculatory collapse'
Do you have memories of Pope Francis to share? Send them our way
A look back at Pope Francis' life and legacy
Pope Francis is remembered around the world for his generosity of spirit
Pope Francis dies at 88 from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Who will be the next pope? Here's how the conclave works
Pope Francis, a towering figure on the world stage, dies at 88
Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday at 88: Live updates and reactions
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids
Pope Francis greets the faithful during an Easter Sunday public appearance

Catholic leaders criticize Trump for posting apparent AI photo of himself as the pope

Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope’s release from the hospital — and his beloved gelato
Pope Francis makes his first public appearance and is discharged from the hospital
Pope Francis responding well to treatment, prognosis no longer guarded, Vatican says
A weak Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers 'from the bottom of my heart' in audio message
The political power of the pope
Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says
Pope Francis experiences respiratory relapse
Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization
How is Pope Francis doing? The Vatican says he rested well and met church officials
Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition
Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital and calls Gaza's parish
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza
Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'

27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy
The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
Vatican charity says Trump administration's gutting of USAID is 'reckless' and could kill millions
FEMA says it’s halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels
Three migrants win temporary block from potential transfer to Guantanamo
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration

Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile
Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms in Christmas address

Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
As Palestinians face mass displacement in North Gaza, some Israelis look to resettle
Middle East latest: US envoy holds talks in Lebanon on Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire proposal
Nearly a hundred aid trucks looted in Gaza, as UN warns of ‘collapse of law and order’
Middle East latest: Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital,
Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel's actions constitute genocide
Lebanon, Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal as Israeli strike in Beirut kills 5
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah spokesperson as group prepares response to fresh ceasefire proposal
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say
US envoy due in Beirut as Lebanon responds ‘positively’ to ceasefire proposal, prime minister says
An Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah's spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'
Israel committed war crimes, 'forced displacement' in Gaza, new report says
Nature pays price for war in Israel's north
In northern Israel, migrant workers are farming while under fire from Hezbollah
Palestinians say north Gaza destruction is widespread as rights group warns some may never return