Tag: Priests

Amid Scandals and Politics, Poland’s Youths Lose Faith in Catholic Church

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland — A committed Catholic who served from childhood as an altar boy, Karol dreamed as a…

Why Catholicism Remains Strong in Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta — The centerpiece of ​Pope Francis​’s journey to Canada this week ​was his historic message o​f…

Pope Francis Will Travel to Canada to Apologize to Indigenous Community

OTTAWA — Pope Francis is traveling to Canada this week to ​apologize to ​Indigenous communities for the Roman…

Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful

In a small parish in northern Italy affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church, the mostly Ukrainian worshipers —…

Pope Francis Meets With Canadian Indigenous Leaders Seeking Apology

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Monday held his first Vatican meeting with Indigenous groups from Canada who…

Retired Pope Benedict Asks Forgiveness Over Handling of Abuse Cases

ROME — Responding to a report that he mishandled four cases involving the sexual abuse of minors while…