Brazil Elects Far-Right President

Jair Bolsonaro, the newly elected president of Brazil, is the most extremist leader in the history of democratic elections in Latin America.

Facing Scandals, US Bishops to Hold Retreat

The Catholic Bishops of the United States of America announced that they will meet for a retreat in Chicago in January.

Ohio dioceses plans to release lists of priests removed from parishes because of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations.

Ireland will decide whether a clause in the country’s constitution that makes blasphemy a criminal act will be removed or not.

San Diego Catholic Diocese found allegations of sexual misconduct credible and suspended Reverend Justin Langille.

Quebec’s next premier said that the crucifix hanging in Quebec’s National Assembly is a historical and not a religious symbol.

Pope Francis makes one of his harshest criticisms of abortion comparing the procedure to “hiring a hitman” to solve a problem.

Pope Francis defrocked two more Chilean priests accused of sexually abusing minors and publicly explained his decision.

The disgraced ex-cardinal, who was removed from ministry because of allegations of sexual abuse, is now living in a friary near an elementary school.

Pope Francis’ popularity is down sharply in the U.S. according to new Pew Research Center poll and Bill Donohue blames gay priests for that.