Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pope Francis looks on during a meeting with internally displaced persons on February 4, 2023, at the Freedom Hall in Juba, South ...

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, died Monday at age 88 after a period of significant health challenges. Francis, whose background and social stances made him unique ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — An instrumental pillar of the progressive Catholic Church in Rochester will be laid to rest on Saturday morning. The community is invited to honor Father Jim Callan at his funeral ...

Some progressive churches claim to be safe spaces but don't actively support the LGBTQ+ community. Refusing to display the pride flag or speak out on LGBTQ+ rights sends a message of conditional ...

Two theologically progressive churches in Oak Lawn plan to merge in January, with the coming together bringing about a new name and mission statement. Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, at 9411 S.

About six months after he was elected head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis made a surprising admission. A Jesuit priest was interviewing Francis when he departed from a pre-approved list of ...