Pope John Paul II

The Vatican’s report into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has raised uncomfortable issues the Holy See will have to confront going forward, chief among them what it will do about current and future clergy who use their power to sexually abuse adults

Archbishop Wilton Gregory condemned President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for using a Catholic shrine in Washington, D.C. as a “photo opportunity.” This is the second time this week that Trump has been accused of misusing places of worship for political gain.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit the officially atheist country, South Korea said Tuesday. South Korea’s presidential office said in a statement that Kim told President Moon Jae-in during their summit last month that the pope would be “enthusiastically” welcomed in North Korea. Kim has been intensely engaged in diplomacy in recent months in what’s...

Pope Francis faced a lukewarm reception and scattered protests Saturday on his trip to Ireland, with even his vow to rid the church of the “scourge” of sexual abuse and his outrage at those “repugnant crimes” dismissed as a disappointment by some of Ireland’s wounded victims. But others who met with him in private left heartened that he would respond...

While a petition worked its way around the Internet last month for Pope Francis to bless Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford’s knees, one local fan was hoping that the pontiff could help out the entire team. “I’m not gonna say ‘divine intervention’ — but it certainly can’t hurt!” said Arthur Manos. The Folcroft native nailed a sign into the ground...

The White House is opening its back lawn to some 15,000 people for the arrival of Pope Francis next week. It’s promising a traffic nightmare for everyone else in the area.