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In “oops” news, a nun who didn’t know she was pregnant gave birth to a nine pound baby boy Wednesday, in the small, central Italian city of Rieti. The 31-year-old nun, original...

Pope Francis Greatly Limits Use of “Monsignor” Title

"I do believe the monsignor's finally got the point." - Connor MacManus, Boondock Saints Anyone who has watched a gangland film has heard...

Croatia Same-Sex Vote Goes Against Same-Sex Marriage

Croatians are strong Catholics, which might account for the majority vote against same-sex marriage in Zagreb, Croatia. This was a victory for Catholic Church-backed conservatives...

Two Popes Are About To Be Made Saints

According to Vatican News, a surprise announcement from Pope Francis cam...

Lourdes Flooding Kills 1, Closes Pilgrimage Sites

Heavy rains in the southwestern French town of Lourdes have caused massive flooding, closing down a...

Utah Church Shooting Leaves Victim in Critical Condition

A 35-year-old man walked into an Ogden, Utah church on Sunday and shot his father-in-law in the back of the head. According to the Ogden Police Department, Charles Richard Jenni...

Cloistered Nun: 86 Years Of Monastery Living A World Record

A cloistered nun with 86 years of service to her monastery has died. The AP reports that Sister Teresita Barajuen has died at the age of 105. She is believed to hold the world...

Sistine Chapel Closes Ahead of Papal Conclave

In order to prepare for the upcoming Papal Conclave, the Vatican today closed the Sistine Chapel to visitors. As of 1 pm to...

Legion of Christ Priest Admits to Fathering a Child

Legion of Christ, a Catholic order founded in 1941 by Marcial Maciel, appears to be headed towards even more controversy this week after one of its most prominent priests admitted...

Anonymous Attacks Vatican For Third Time in One Week

It's been a hard past week for the Vatican's online presence. Since members of Anonymous declared...

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