Catholic Church

Feature Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor

By The Week US Published 28 April 25

In the Spotlight For traditionalist Catholics, Jorge Bergoglio's reforms often seemed to go too far; progressives, though, will demand more of his successor

By The Week UK Published 26 April 25

Talking Points Conclaves can be unpredictable

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 22 April 25

Speed Read 'How much contempt is stirred up at times toward the vulnerable, the marginalized and migrants,' Pope Francis wrote in his final living message

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 April 25

Podcast Plus, what has Meta done to anger writers? And why would studios block the release of their own movies?

By The Week UK Published 4 April 25

Speed Read Robert Morris, former spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump, is accused of sexually abusing a child

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 13 March 25

In The Spotlight Vatican protocol on a pontiff's death is steeped in tradition and ritual

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 7 March 25

Talking Point Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a battle

By The Week UK Published 2 February 25

Today's Big Question Mass deportations come to 'sacred spaces'

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 29 January 25

Speed Read At a major Vatican meeting, Pope Francis did not address ordaining women as deacons

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 28 October 24

Speed Read The Republican nominee mocked Kamala Harris, her husband, her running mate, President Joe Biden and other Democrats

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 October 24

Speed Read The Vatican uncovered abuses within the Sodalitium, a controversial Catholic movement centered in Peru

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 26 September 24