A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the ...

The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in ...

A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for ...

The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access ...

A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday (Jan. 10) and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the ...

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...

I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in ...

The 13-page decree forbids AI applications that create social inequalities, violate human dignity, or use techniques that ...

While the requirement for celibacy remains for all priests, the newly approved guidelines encourage churches to view ...