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Gag Order Against Catholics of Guam Rescinded

Jun 18, 2016 12:11 AM EDT

A recent decree that was aimed at preventing Catholics from interacting with a group that is calling for the removal of Guam Archbishop Antony Apuron has been rescinded.

China Condemns US Report on Religious Intolerance, Describes it as an ‘Attack’

Rina S. |

May 08, 2016 08:40 AM EDT

China has filed a formal diplomatic complaint against a report released by the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The commission used critical language to condemn the state of religious freedom in China. In response, Beijing has said that the report is biased and described it as an 'attack.'

Xujiahui Cathedral, otherwise known as St. Ignatius Cathedral of Shanghai, currently under revamp

Catholic Cathedral in Shanghai Undergoing Renovation

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 12, 2015 08:29 AM EST

A century-old cathedral, known as Far East's grandest church, has been showing some signs of aging and is currently undergoing renovations.

Pope Francis Addresses U.S. Congress, Prods Lawmakers to Help the World's Poor

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 25, 2015 10:42 AM EDT

The head of the Catholic Church addressed the U.S. Congress on Thursday and prodded the lawmakers to help the world's poor with regards to immigration, climate change and various social ills plaguing the world.

Pope Francis Urges America to Take Action on Climate Change – Republicans Bent on Ignoring Call

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 24, 2015 08:39 AM EDT

Pope Francis has urged America to contribute more in the fight against climate change during a White House speech on Wednesday. But, a number of politicians, mostly from the Republican Party, are calling on their countrymen to ignore the Pope's message.

Pope Celebrates 2nd Year Of Papacy, Hints At Early Retirement

Geann Pineda |

Mar 14, 2015 02:48 AM EDT

"I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three." These were the words of Pope Francis as he spoke during the second anniversary of his papacy, suggesting he may not remain at the Vatican for life.

Gay Catholics Find New Hope In 'Francis Effect'

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 17, 2015 02:22 AM EST

Gay Catholic members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) community has been given new hope as the Pope Francis effect has reached their own bishops and their requests are being granted as to visiting holy sites and places such as Rome and Assisi.

Catholic Bishop Feared Dead After 60 Years Imprisonment

Catholics Want Answers on What China Did to Bishop Shi

Desiree Sison |

Feb 14, 2015 05:22 AM EST

Catholic Bishop Shi Enxiang is believed to have died while incarcerated in a Chinese secret location which only the Chinese authorities knew

Pope Francis To Visit New York On His First U.S. Trip

Desiree Sison |

Jan 20, 2015 01:31 AM EST

Pope Francis will be visiting New York City on his first trip to the United States as pope and already, New Yorkers are beaming with excitement over his arrival

Pope Francis' Appointment Of 15 New Cardinals Reflects Church Diversity

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 05, 2015 01:14 AM EST

Pope Francis on Sunday appointed 15 new cardinals from 14 differentnations such as Tonga, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Myanmar in order to further practice the diversity of the church and monitor the growth of the religion in continents like Asia and Africa.

Vatican Ends Probe Into 'Feminist' U.S. Nuns On Softer Tone

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 17, 2014 01:03 AM EST

An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women's religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.

Christmas mass at a Catholic church in Beijing December 24, 2009.

China Open to Working With Vatican to Help Choose Bishops

Dan Weisman |

Nov 26, 2014 07:54 AM EST

Chinese authorities said the Holy See would be allowed to choose between two episcopal candidates chosen by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, or SARA.

Pope Francis Confirms Visit To The United States Next Year

Christian George Acevedo |

Nov 18, 2014 05:38 PM EST

Pope Francis announced his first papal visit to the United States in September next year.

Pope Francis: Upholding Right-to-die Is False Sense Of Compassion

Janelle Dela Cruz |

Nov 16, 2014 08:40 PM EST

Pope Francis completely disagrees with the right-to-die movement Saturday. The leader of the Catholic Church said that euthanasia is mortal sin and against the will of God.

Pope Francis Tells Bishops To Climb Down From ‘Ivory Towers’

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 06, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Pope Francis warned bishops and cardinals yesterday at the global synod attended by 200 global religious leaders in St. Peter's Basilica telling them to come down from their "ivory towers" and deal with issues modern families face.

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