/tags/catholicism Catholicism en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT /americas/2026-04-01/chiles-new-president-jose-antonio-kast-brings-openly-religious-views-to-a-changing-country Chile's new president is a devout Catholic in a country that has grown increasingly secular but retains conservative traits in various areas. JosĂ© Antonio Kast's faith resonates with some supporters, even as analysts say it may shape — but not immediately change — policy on issues such as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT /americas/2026-04-01/chiles-new-president-jose-antonio-kast-brings-openly-religious-views-to-a-changing-country MarĂ­a Teresa Hernández and Nayara Batschke | Associated Press /religion/2023-06-15/leader-of-catholic-bishops-weigh-in-on-immigration-issues-in-florida The leader of the nation’s Catholic bishops called for better border management and continued care for immigrants Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:30:00 GMT /religion/2023-06-15/leader-of-catholic-bishops-weigh-in-on-immigration-issues-in-florida Peter Smith | The Associated Press /2021-07-05/the-vatican-says-the-pope-reacted-well-to-intestinal-surgery The Vatican said the 84-year-old pope had been diagnosed with "symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon," a reference to a narrowing in the large intestine. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:48:23 GMT /2021-07-05/the-vatican-says-the-pope-reacted-well-to-intestinal-surgery The Associated Press /2020-02-12/pope-francis-wont-allow-married-men-as-priests-women-as-deacons Bishops from the Amazon region had sought the changes to address a shortage of clergy. But some Roman Catholic conservatives warned that enacting them would lead to the end of clerical celibacy rules. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:21:56 GMT /2020-02-12/pope-francis-wont-allow-married-men-as-priests-women-as-deacons Bill Chappell /2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy The surprise move is seen as a rebuke to Pope Francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be ordained in some South American countries, where a shortage of priests is acute. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:43:00 GMT /2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy Scott Neuman /2019-10-29/pope-francis-decrees-name-change-for-vatican-secret-archive The new name, Vatican Apostolic Archive, is meant to dispel the notion that the Holy See is hiding secrets in its ancient collection, the pope said. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT /2019-10-29/pope-francis-decrees-name-change-for-vatican-secret-archive Scott Neuman /2017-12-08/pope-francis-suggests-changing-the-words-to-the-lords-prayer The phrase "lead us not into temptation" isn't right, the pontiff says, because "a father does not do this." France's Catholic Church has changed the phrase in its version of the Lord's Prayer. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:54:00 GMT /2017-12-08/pope-francis-suggests-changing-the-words-to-the-lords-prayer Laurel Wamsley /news/2015-10-22/at-family-synod-catholic-church-should-listen-to-the-beliefs-of-catholic-families COMMENTARYWhen the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed gay marriage last summer, Miami’s Roman Catholic archbishop, Thomas Wenski, compared the ruling to the Dred… Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:39:18 GMT /news/2015-10-22/at-family-synod-catholic-church-should-listen-to-the-beliefs-of-catholic-families Tim Padgett /news/2015-09-16/memo-to-pope-francis-cuba-wasnt-all-that-catholic-even-before-castro Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba this weekend showcases the island’s Roman Catholic recovery after half a century of communism.But that narrative is… Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:14:02 GMT /news/2015-09-16/memo-to-pope-francis-cuba-wasnt-all-that-catholic-even-before-castro Tim Padgett