Legal
Philippine Altar Boy Becomes Lawyer Championing Abuse Victims
Former altar boy Michal Gatchalian, who spoke out against abuse, is now a lawyer helping victims in the Philippines.
Tag: Catholic Church
International
Pope Leo XIV Navigates Papacy, Defying Expectations of American Influence
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is asserting an independent foreign policy, defying expectations of U.S. influence.
Culture
Archbishop of Canterbury Meets Pope Leo in Historic Vatican Gathering
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby met Pope Francis at the Vatican, highlighting deepening ties and longstanding differences on women's ordination.
International
Pope Leo’s Africa Visit Sparks Feelings of Neglect Among Catholics
Pope Leo's visit to Equatorial Guinea sparks debate as many African Catholics feel overlooked.
Culture
Pope’s Angola Visit Confronts Painful History of Transatlantic Slavery
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Angola includes a significant stop at a shrine linked to the baptism of enslaved Africans, confronting the nation's painful history.
Culture
Pope’s Visit to Africa Focuses on Tensions Within the Catholic Church
Pope's Africa trip to address Catholic Church tensions; continent crucial for future.
News
Papal Engagement in Global Politics: A Historical and Contemporary Overview
Popes throughout history have engaged in politics, addressing issues from war to social justice, influencing global affairs.
Culture
Pope Leo’s Africa Visit: Addressing Poverty and Strengthening Church Ties
Pope Leo's upcoming trip to Africa highlights the Vatican's commitment to addressing poverty, conflict, and strengthening church ties in the region.
Culture
Catholic Clergy Barred From Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Israeli police prevented Catholic clergy from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a move church officials called unprecedented and deeply concerning for religious freedom.