Roman Catholicism
Pope Francis, arrives in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for his weekly general audience, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Vatican cyclist spreading the pope's message at worlds

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 23, 2022 08:50 AM EDT

Pope Francis, center, flanked by Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, left, and Monsignor Guido Marini, blesses the attendance at the end his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 02, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope hails Paralympians, refugee athletes in Olympic message

Feb. 02, 2022 08:21 AM EST

Museum annex project delayed by pandemic-related costs

Jun. 28, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A major construction plan at the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury has been postponed due to pandemic-related pricing and labor and...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, accompanied by tour guide Alessandro Conforti, right, and Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Patrick Connell, left, gets a tour of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome, Monday, June 28, 2021. Blinken is on a week long trip in Europe traveling to Germany, France and Italy. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Pope voices 'affection' for Americans as he meets Blinken

By Frances D'emilio Jun. 28, 2021 07:38 AM EDT

In this image taken from video, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, addresses the body's virtual assembly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops via AP)
US Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden

By David Crary Jun. 18, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

FILE - This June 8, 2021 file photo shows the Supreme Court building in Washington. A Thursday, June 17, 2021 Supreme Court ruling that favored Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia was far from the constitutional gale wind that would have reshaped how courts interpret religious liberty under the First Amendment. Governmental entities are now on notice that if they want to ban discrimination against LGBTQ persons or anyone else, they had better not allow for any exceptions – or else religious groups will have the right to ask for them, and they'll have a strong case for getting them. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Catholic foster care agency wins Supreme Court verdict

By Jessica Gresko Jun. 17, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 26, 2021 file photo, Dr. Anthony Fauci, speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee looking into the budget estimates for NIH and the state of medical research, on Capitol Hill in Washington. On Friday, June 11, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming people should stop wearing masks because leaked emails written by Fauci said masks aren’t effective against COVID-19. (Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP, File)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

Massachusetts Roman Catholics called back to Mass

Jun. 09, 2021 02:45 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Roman Catholics across Massachusetts are being called back to Sunday Mass. Cardinal Sean O'Malley of the Archdiocese of...

This June 2, 2021 photo shows St. James the Less parish in La Crosse, Wis. The Rev. James Altman who heads the parish, announced during a homily on May 23, that Diocese of La Crosse Bishop Patrick Callahan had asked for his resignation. (Marilyn J. Richmond via AP)
Wisconsin priest digs in to refuse bishop's demand to resign

By Todd Richmond And David Crary Jun. 05, 2021 09:34 AM EDT

Martim Thomas, 41, from Switzerland, makes his way along "Camino de Santiago" or St. James Way in Puente La Reina, around 25kms, 15 miles, northern Spain, April 14, 2021. The pilgrims are trickling back to Spain's St. James Way after a year of being kept off the trail due to the pandemic. Many have committed to putting their lives on hold for days or weeks to walk to the medieval cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in hopes of healing wounds caused by the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
Pilgrims return to Spain’s 'El Camino' paths after pandemic

By Joseph Wilson And Iain Sullivan Jun. 05, 2021 02:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016 file photo, Celtic's fans hold a huge banner at the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between Celtic and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland. Scotland's squad will include several Celtic players but not all their club's fans will be supporting the national team. Many Celtic fans in Scotland traditionally follow Ireland. It's a legacy of the religious divide that persists in Glasgow and a sectarianism between Rangers and Celtic that Scotland coach Steve Clarke has spoken out against. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
EURO 2020: Scotland aims to banish blight of sectarian songs

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 03, 2021 05:36 AM EDT

More virtual job fairs scheduled, technical issues arise

Jun. 01, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new round of virtual job fairs has been scheduled by the state of New Hampshire, although some people reported technical difficulties...

A nun takes pictures as Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope invites Lebanese Christians to Vatican for peace prayer

By Nicole Winfield May. 30, 2021 07:45 AM EDT

Pope Francis leaves after a visit to Radio Vaticana offices in Rome Monday, May 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Pope to Vatican's own media workers: Who reads your news?

By Nicole Winfield May. 24, 2021 08:27 AM EDT

A man holds a crucifix as Catholic pilgrims fill the hillsides after tens of thousands joined their faith's biggest religious event in Sumuleu Ciuc, Romania, Saturday, May 22, 2021. More than 35,000 Catholic pilgrims congregated at an open-air shrine in Sumuleu Ciuc in Transylvania on Saturday for an age-old procession that last year was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Romania's biggest Catholic service offers faith, vaccines

By Stephen Mcgrath And Andreea Alexandru May. 22, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

8 men being ordained into Roman Catholic priesthood

May. 22, 2021 09:07 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Cardinal Seán O’Malley is ordaining eight men into the Roman Catholic priesthood on Saturday. Six priests are being ordained...

Church masks dropped for vaccinated Catholics in SE Michigan

May. 19, 2021 05:32 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Masks in southeastern Michigan churches are no longer mandatory for Catholics who are vaccinated against COVID-19. People...

Healthcare workers transport to a morgue the body of a patient who died from COVID-19 at Clinicas Hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The Health Ministry reported that a record number of people died from COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 18. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
The Latest: Detroit archbishop ends mask rule for vaccinated

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 01:10 AM EDT

Rhode Island to remove mask rules for fully vaccinated

May. 14, 2021 12:03 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island will no longer require residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to wear masks and socially distance in most...

Pope meets Argentine president months after abortion law

By Nicole Winfield May. 13, 2021 07:35 AM EDT
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis met Thursday with Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, months after Argentina legalized abortion despite a personal appeal from the...