A Rhode Island man claims he was misled by Church leaders about Peter’s Pence, the ancient offering to the Holy See.

Bishops said mandating insurance coverage for IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies violates human dignity, threatens religious freedom, and ignores restorative medical alternatives.

“Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating,” the bishops said, “and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever.”

Deacon John Sommer allegedly transferred funds into a private bank account while serving as parish manager.

Due to a shortage of priests and parishioners, the Diocese of Saint Cloud in central Minnesota is sharply reducing parishes as part of a long-term pastoral initiative.