News about Roman Catholic Church, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

The Catholic Church is truly universal since it unites so many diverse rites, whose members share a common faith. Latest news Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling ...

Saint Peter’s Basilica is getting a makeover as part of the current jubilee, the holy year celebrated by the Catholic church ...

Pope Leo XIV will officially begin his reign of the Roman Catholic Church during his inaugural Mass. Here are the world leaders planning to attend the service. By Jenna deJong On 5/17/25 at 11:00 ...

T he Catholic Church is no stranger to large and magnificent architecture. After all, the seat of Catholicism in Vatican City ...

After a fire broke out Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, the church was declared a loss by a local fire department. The church is located at 8533 Ohio 119 No ...

Maninho Belloli and Margarida Maria Dias Belloli are the inspirational parents of Raphinha.

In the lawsuit, filed in federal district court, the bishops emphasize the Catholic Church’s commitment to child protection while defending the inviolability of the confessional seal.

THE United States Supreme Court has reached a deadlock in a case in which state funding was sought for the first religious-charter school.The Justices were split 4:4 on a decision. The deadlock means ...

The May 29 lawsuit stated that “Washington is targeting the Roman Catholic Church in a brazen act of religious discrimination.” The suit charges Ferguson in his capacity as governor, alongside ...

Next week, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world’s richest men, is set to marry Lauren Sánchez, a former TV ...