He’s been dubbed “The George Clooney of the Vatican,” and now Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the dashing, blue-eyed private secretary to the Pope, graces the cover of the latest edition of Italian Vanity Fair, along with the …
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Madonna Says She Was Just Being ‘Ironic’ About that Obama ‘Black Muslim’ Comment
Madonna’s never been known to be restrained with her words, but even she had to clarify her provocative endorsement of the president at a concert in Washington D.C. earlier this week. The endlessly touring Queen of Pop has now …
Now You Too Can Restore Your Own Ecce Homo Fresco
You probably thought the Internet had finally grown tired of mocking the now infamous botched restoration of a 200-year-old Spanish fresco depicting Jesus. Except, not really, because the restored version is so profoundly …
Canada Bishops Ban HPV Vaccine For Catholic School Girls
An advocacy group is fighting a ban on HPV vaccinations for girls in Calgary’s Catholic school system set out by Bishop Frederick Henry and other bishops who believe the vaccine promotes promiscuity.
Tokyo Sarin Gas Attack Suspect Arrested, 17 Years Later
Naoko Kikuchi, a suspect in 1995 Tokyo subway gas attack, was arrested in Japan over the weekend.
Woman Fired from Lingerie Shop Because She Was ‘Too Hot’
Lauren Odes, who said she lost her job at a New York boutique because owners found her appearance distracting, now has celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred on her side.
Indonesian Police May Cancel ‘Satanic’ Lady Gaga Concert
Conservative religious groups say the American pop star will “destroy the children’s sense of morality”
Catholic Priest, Theologian to Teach Swiss Sex Classes
A Jesuit priest and Catholic theologian are offering a unique sex-education course to couples in Switzerland–and so far, they have the church’s approval.
Good Friday Traditions Across the Globe
From Rome to Rio, a glimpse into Good Friday celebrations. The solemn holiday remembers Jesus’ crucifixion and is commemorated during Catholic services throughout the world.
What Are the Most Religious States in America?
If you eyeball Gallup’s latest data-driven map of religiosity in the U.S., it looks similar — with a few tweaks — to an electoral map from a recent presidential election. This week the polling outfit released its latest study …
Tebow’s Testimony: How He Fused Religion and Football
The Broncos quarterback has never shied from a public display of religion on the football field. What does his faith mean for the future of Evangelicalism?