ROME (AP) — A Togolese nun has successfully defended a first-ever dissertation at a Vatican-sanctioned university on the sexual abuse of nuns by priests in the latest evidence of a problem confronting ...

The state-aligned Catholic Church organized retreats and study sessions for Catholic clergy and nuns in the coastal province of Shandong in eastern China, which, among other things, discussed ...

(RNS) — Taking a cue from the pope and American Catholic bishops, a group of Chicago-area Catholic priests, nuns and advocates filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, claiming ...

I recently came across this Reddit thread asking, "Former Christian nuns and priests of Reddit, what made you decide to leave the Church?," and I was fascinated by the responses. Here's what people ...

Catholic priests and nuns have started vacating their residences in the violence-affected areas of Manipur state in northeast India, after tensions escalated between two Christian tribal groups over a ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau, a 55-year-old mother of two, was elected in November and will be installed in June. NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A Lutheran pastor inspired in her ...

Pope Francis clarified his stance on gay priests and nuns serving as Catholic clergy with the release of his new book, "The Strength of a Vocation: Consecrated Life Today." In short, gays don't belong ...

The Catholic Church’s effort to win young followers relies in part on influencers, D.J.s and two Brazilian nuns with plenty of rhythm. By Jack Nicas Visuals by Victor Moriyama Jack Nicas and Victor ...

At a time when the Catholic Church in Kerala has been voicing concern over attacks on Christians in central and northern States of India, the participation of a priest from the Pala diocese of the ...

The canonisation will be the second for the US pope since he was made leader of the Catholic Church on May 8 - Copyright AFP/File Filippo MONTEFORTE The canonisation ...