Vatican rejects ‘doctrine of discovery’ used to justify colonial rule
The Catholic Church's move comes centuries after papal decrees were used by European powers to seize Indigenous land in Canada, the United States and elsewhere.
By Niha MasihPope has bronchitis, is improving but remains hospitalized, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection the night before, raising concerns about the 86-year-old pontiff's health.
By Stefano Pitrelli and Miriam BergerMonks at Kyiv monastery resist planned eviction
Monks at Kyiv monastery resist planned eviction. The monastery’s fate has been in question since Russia’s invasion in February 2022 has brought a series of crackdowns on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which has historical ties to Moscow.
By Meagan SaliashviliOutgoing Catholic charity chief: Poverty requires more than ‘Band-Aids’
Monsignor John Enzler has been president and CEO of Catholic Charities of D.C. for the past 12 years. The Post spoke with him before he steps down this spring.
By Michelle BoorsteinJohnny Hunt, disgraced former SBC pastor, sues denomination he once led
In a court filing, Hunt admitted fondling another pastor's wife but says the incident was consensual and private and should not have been made public in a 2022 report
By Bob SmietanaPelosi on cleric who barred her from Communion: ‘That’s his problem, not mine’
‘We’ve had very, very negative anti-LGBTQ stuff coming from our archbishop,’ former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileon
By Jack JenkinsSwastikas and conspiracies: K-12 antisemitic incidents surge, ADL says
One California teacher is accused of drawing lessons from an antisemitic text that claims Jews control U.S. elections and blackmailed presidents.
By Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffBishops discourage Catholic health-care groups from performing gender-affirming care
Opponents of the new "doctrinal note" such as New Ways Ministry, a Catholic LGBTQ outreach organization, blasted the bishops’ statement as "neither good theology nor acceptable pastoral care."
By Jack JenkinsIn photos: Muslim world comes together to celebrate Ramadan
Almost 2 billion Muslims across the world will observe the fasting month of Ramadan — abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk.
By Morgan Coates and Adela SulimanRev. Frank Griswold III, Episcopal champion of gay clergy, dies at 85
The Rev. Griswold in 2003 consecrated the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church and touched off a firestorm across the wider Anglican communities.
By Brian MurphyNotre Dame’s new spire is underway, with hopes of late 2024 reopening
The cathedral, normally Paris's most visited landmark, has been closed since it was gutted by an April 2019 fire.
By Rick Noack‘City of Faith’ exhibit celebrates South Asian religion in NYC
A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York suggests the city can’t be understood without religion.
By Kathryn PostState lawmakers push for priests to report abuse heard in confessional
Catholic bishops argue the statutes would infringe on the First Amendment rights of priests.
By Jack JenkinsMore mainstream retailers are offering Ramadan goods
Two new children’s books from Muslim authors hit Target’s shelves as part of the retailer’s new Ramadan and Eid holiday collection.
By Kathryn PostCatholic watchdog names bishops tied to sex abuse and urges pope to act
Researchers are demanding that Pope Francis release the names of bishops investigated under a 2019 policy meant to formalize the church's handling of sex abuse cases.
By Marisa IatiVt. school banned from sporting events after refusal to face trans player
A Christian school in Vermont was banned by the state's athletic association for violating policies against gender discrimination.
By Kyle MelnickAs Francis marks a decade as pope, what does it mean to be 86?
For most of us, it’s an age beyond the realm of what we’ll ever experience.
By Chico HarlanPope Francis at 10 years: He has made his mark, but early hope has faded
Within the Catholic Church over the past decade, conservative opposition to Pope Francis has intensified, while many on the left say he hasn't done enough.
By Chico Harlan and Stefano PitrelliHorror shows like ‘Mayfair Witches’ hire occult consultants to cast their spells
As witches and interest in Wicca became more common in the broader culture, occult consultants are finding more work on film and television sets.
By Heather GreeneCatholic group spent millions on app data that tracked gay priests
The group used the data to find clerics who used Grindr and other dating and hookup apps and shared their work with bishops, a Post investigation has found.
By Michelle Boorstein and Heather Kelly