Pope Punishes Cardinal in Sexual Abuse Case

MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Press Jun 20, 2018 Theodore McCarrick, 87, the retired archbishop of Washington, D.C., has been removed from public ministry and faces further punishment over allegations he sexually abused a teenager more than 40 years ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope: Abortion Is ‘White Glove’ Equivalent to Nazi Crimes

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 16, 2018 Pope Francis denounces abortion, urges families to accept the children that God gives them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pope Francis to Big Oil: Go Green Before It’s Too Late

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 11, 2018 The Roman Catholic leader forthrightly reminds oil company CEOs that climate change is a moral issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pope Issues Stark Warning to Oil CEOs on Climate Change

The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 Meeting the world's energy needs "must not destroy civilization," Pope Francis says at an energy conference at the Vatican. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wim Wenders on the First Film a Pope Has Ever Been Involved With (Audio and Transcript)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 26, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer talks with legendary film director about his latest film, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.” Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Pope to Gay Man: ‘God Made You Like This. God Loves You Like This.’

Emily Wells / Truthdig May 23, 2018 The remark by Francis may point to an ideological shift in the church regarding homosexuality. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cardinal Ordered to Stand Trial on Sex Charges

Rod McGuirk / The Associated Press May 1, 2018 George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be charged in the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis, is accused of molesting multiple victims decades ago. The Australian has pleaded not guilty. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We All Could Learn Some Valuable Lessons From Pope Francis

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 17, 2018 Perhaps the pontiff can inspire some self-examination among our graceless leaders and provoke a rebellion by the decent people, or humble day-to-day saints. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope Admits His ‘Grave Errors’ in Handling Sex Case

NICOLE WINFIELD and EVA VERGARA / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 Pope Francis invites the victims in Chile's sex abuse scandal to Rome to beg their forgiveness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pope: God Favors ‘Saints Next Door’ Over Religious Elites

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2018 Calling on ordinary Catholics to live holy lives in whatever they do, Pope Francis issues a not-so-veiled critique of the church's doctrinaire perfectionists. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Pope, in His Easter Vigil, Baptizes Immigrant-Hero

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2018 The now-baptized Nigerian won acclaim in Italy by barehandedly capturing an armed criminal. After his heroism, he went into hiding because he feared deportation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Here Comes Bolton, There Goes Arms Control

Ray McGovern / Consortium News Mar 31, 2018 President Trump’s new national security adviser has been instrumental in launching wars and scrapping arms treaties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )