Pope Francis greets a Harley-Davidson biker as he meets with pilgrims who have disabilities following Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 16. (CNS/Paul Haring
Two Boy Scout leaders have been reprimanded by the organization for marching with several Scouts in the Utah Pride Parade in Salt Lake City.
Philly Archdiocese grappling with pensions for clergy
Commentary: The mystery and madness of the church’s attitude about homosexuality by Frank Bruni
Vatican's credit card debacle far longer and costlier than disclosed
Green Bay, Wis. -- Diocese: Investigator can't verify allegation against priest, but investigation continues
Hollywood -- Matt Damon Interested In Catholic Church Sex Scandal Drama
Udupi, Karnataka, India -- Udupi bishop appoints first-ever nun treasurer
Philippines reproductive-health law tests power of Catholic Church as it lobbies Supreme Court
Ogden, Utah -- Man arrested in shooting during Catholic Mass One shot was fired during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at Saint James the Just Catholic Church
Vatican City -- Catholics, Lutherans look to commemoration of Reformation anniversary
Pueblo, Colo., Catholics saying goodbye to Bishop Fernando Isern. 54 year old had been bishop since 2009. Resigning for unspecified health reasons.
8,500 pack new Catholic church in United Arab Emirates
Venezuelan president meets pope, smoothes relations with Catholic church
Now what?Afghan forces formally take over security of country.
Putin faces isolation over Syria as G8 ratchets up pressure
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