BOSTON — In an extraordinary editorial on the city’s child-molestation scandal, the official newspaper of the Boston Archdiocese says the Roman Catholic Church must face the question of whether to ...

ROME (AP) — History's first American pope reaffirmed Wednesday that the primary role of bishops is to forge unity in his diocese among clergy and to be close to his flock in word and deed. ROME (AP) — ...

Although it’s spring, we are already thinking and preparing for the summer months, which can mean having a bit more fun and exploring our sexuality. But what if you’ve previously committed to celibacy ...

I read with interest the recent letter to the editor, “There is purpose to a priest’s celibacy” (Dec. 9) by Rev. Matthew Buening. He writes that celibacy for priests is chosen and not forced, it is a ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as he gave marching orders Wednesday to the ...

ROME (TNND) — Pope Leo XIV is taking a strong stance against sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. He spoke out about it twice in just a few days, saying there should be no tolerance for it at all.