Roman Catholic Church
Pope’s Message: Embrace All People Except The Gays
The new Pope pointedly excludes gays in laundry list of those who are "People of God"
New Pope Offers Little Hope To Vatican Critics
As predicted, the new pontiff has backward views on a number of social issues including LGBT rights.
American Catholics Strongly Disagree With Church and Demand Change
A New York Times/CBS poll shows that American Catholics are dissatisfied with the direction of their church and demand change. The Vatican should listen
Disgraced Cardinals Limp To Vatican City To Elect New Boss
The media hyperventilates over the conclave, but it will do little to change the odious culture of perversion and corruption that has ensnared the Church
Lowlights From A Failed Papacy
Pope Benedict XVI has had a disastrous record. Sadly, the next Pope is likely be a carbon copy and sycophant of Benedict's
Religious Liberty For Only The Rich and Powerful
Defenders of special rights for religious bosses don't seem concerned about the consciences of employees. Why is religious freedom only reserved for the powerful?
Would You Set Yourself On Fire To Protest Vatican’s Anti-Gay Dogma? One Italian Writer Did
A new documentary explores the actions of an Italian gay writer who set himself on fire in St. Peter's Square to protest the Vatican's condemnation
Academic Freedom for Us but Not You, Franciscan University Says
A Catholic university cites academic freedom in defense of an unscientific position, then denies the pro-science side its academic freedom
Catholic Church In Portland, Maine Intends to Play ‘Crucial Role’ In Campaign Against Marriage Equality
Reports that the Roman Catholic Church was sitting out a referendum battle on marriage equality in Maine may have been premature. Based on a July
Help for People Leaving the Roman Catholic Church
Wayne Besen wrote recently about why people of conscience should leave the Roman Catholic Church. For a variety of reasons, multitudes of U.S. Roman Catholics