Catholic Church
I Want One – Enjoy The Vatican’s New ‘Click To Pray’ eRosary [Video]
17 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Tech-savvy Catholics can now up their game with the ‘Click to Pray’ eRosary from the Vatican. Yes, this is a real thing.
Pope Francis Really Doesn’t Want You To Kiss His Ring [Video]
27 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Welcome to #RingGate, where a grown man refuses to let a line of strangers kiss his ring and the internet goes wild.
War Between Rival Pubs In Durban Drags Catholic Church Into The Mix
31 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A war is raging between two Durban pub bosses over who does and doesn’t deserve a liquor licence, and they’ve dragged the local church into the mix.
Married To Christ – Everything We Know About Consecrated Virgins
07 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
For the last 50 years, it’s been possible to buy a dress, a ring and a veil, and get married to Jesus in the Catholic Church.
Why The Endless Sex Abuse Scandals Can’t Topple The Catholic Church
20 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Catholic Church is once again embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal, with more than 300 priests involved in the latest report. How does the Church bounce back?
Not A Good Look – If You’re A Catholic Priest You Shouldn’t Snort Cocaine On Video In A Room Full Of Nazi Memorabilia
29 Feb 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
There’s a certain decorum one is expected to uphold when becoming a priest, which certainly doesn’t include drugs and a hankering for Nazi goods.
WATCH: They Reckon The Pope Just Performed A Miracle [Video]
23 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
What act did Pope Francis perform that can only be explained as the work of a higher power? Water to wine, healing the blind, it must be something exceptional right?
Let’s Chat About When The Pope Used To Be A Bouncer
18 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you were to list the jobs you might think Pope Francis had growing up I’m pretty sure bouncer would be right down the bottom. Alas, we know he likes to spring a surprise on us now and again.
An Update Of The Pope’s Latest Pearlers He’s Been Throwing Around
20 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
This Pope Francis doesn’t mind saying something a little controversial. Some of his comments have angered many in the Catholic Church, get up to date here.
This Is What 6 Million People Attending Mass Looks Like
19 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Pope Francis has proven rather popular in the Philippines this last week, with Sunday’s mass pulling in a ridiculous number of religious revellers.
The Pope Is a Big Fan Of Public Breastfeeding
12 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
A high-profile figure has come out in support of breast-feeding in public, and whilst he may seem a somewhat unlikely advocate it isn’t the first time he has made his views known.
People Are Going Nuts Over Pope Francis’ Latest Statements About Evolution
29 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pope Francis has taken a stand for evolution, saying that God is not a “magician with a magic wand”. Check out his full statement here…
A Message For All Atheists From The Pope: It’s Cool
13 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
The Independent is reporting that Pope Francis has stated that non-believers would be forgiven by God if they followed their consciences. Here’s exactly what he said:
Is The Pope Actually A Christian?
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The actions of Pope Francis seem to have startled many, from washing the feet of prisoners, women and Muslims to his Homily including the comment that “the Lord has redeemed all of us… even the atheists”. He sent words of wisdom to Italy’s Muslim immigrants before the commencement of Ramadan.
Holy Cash: Understanding The Finances Of The Vatican
20 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pope Francis is the new leader of 1,2 billion Catholics. But he’s also the man in charge of the Vatican’s finances. Former pope, Benedict made progress in reforming the Vatican Bank by replacing the president and creating a financial-intelligence committee after allegeations of abuse and mismanagement spanning decades. Recent controversy Modern controversy surrounding the bank […]
Can We Expect A Dark Confession From Pope Francis?
15 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re only a few days into Pope Francis’ papacy, and already red flags are being raised, linking the Pope, and the role played by the Catholic Church in the brutal military dictatorship of Argentina. Both the Catholic Church and Pope Francis have been accused of complicit silence during the “dirty war” that was waged on the […]
Why Pope Francis Is The Best Cardinal For The Job
14 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to odds given by Paddy Power, the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina for Pope was highly unlikely, with the Irish bet makers offering a 33-1 stack on Jorge becoming Pope. But Bergoglio is the hero the Catholic church needs, even if no one cares whether they deserve it or not. Pope Francis […]
The Criminal Priest – Marcial Maciel Degollado’s Secret Lives And Lies
12 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Marcial Maciel Degollado, a priest from Mexico is a walking contradiction. He was the greatest postwar fundraiser for the Catholic Church, and its greatest criminal. Pope Benedict XVI described Degollado as “A life … out of moral bounds,” and a “wasted, twisted life.” In the 1940’s Degollado founded the religious order, The Legion of Christ. Degollado […]
Faux Father Tries To Enter Secret Pope Talks At Vatican
05 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A German by the name of Ralph Napierski attempted to walk into secret talks to discuss the succession of resigned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday at the Vatican. Napierski was wearing a makeshift bishop’s cloak, had his own entourage of fake clerics, and to make the whole thing seem authentic, posed for photos with real bishops […]
Tata Ma Chance, Tata Ma Cardinal
27 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turksan is the front runner to replace Pope Benedict from the the bookmaker’s point of view. If elected, Turkson would lead 1, 2 billion members of the Roman-Catholic church, this would be the first time in a millennium that the Catholic church would be under the headship of a non-European. Paddy Power […]
Would Jesus Have Been Your Facebook Friend?
27 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, head of the German Catholic Church he would have been. The Son of God would have retweeted, liked and pinned his love for you apparently. The Archbishop said nothing about whether Jesus Christ would have used Google plus or not.
Prominent US Priest Claims Teens Are The Seducers In Abuse Cases
30 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Catholic Church has earned itself a rather nasty reputation in the department of child abuse, and has been struggling to shake it ever since. Not helping this effort is a statement made by a highly prominent member of the United States clergy, Father Benedict Groeschel, host of the Christian TV Show, Sunday Night Prime.
Chilling Documentary Follows A Vatican-Approved Exorcist [VIDEO]
05 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Ever since The Exorcist was first screened all those years ago, the legitimacy of the practice has been a constant topic of discussion. A new documentary looks to shed a rather bone-chilling light on the unsettling issue.
Church Apologises After Porn Pops Up During Priest’s School Presentation
03 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The Catholic Church in Ireland has apologized after gay porn popped up on screen during a PowerPoint presentation by a priest at a primary school. Father Martin McVeigh was presenting a talk for parents in preparation for their kids’ First Holy Communion. But when he inserted a flash disk into his computer, images of man to man action popped up on screen.
Pope Benedict Takes To Twitter To Save Lent
23 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This week, the Catholic Church begins its annual Lenten cycle, culminating in the holy days associated with Easter in just over a month, and given the flagging interest many young Catholics around the world are apparently showing in sticking to their Lenten vows, the Pope is taking his fight for their pledges to the Twittersphere.
The Catholic Church Openly Condemns The Obama Administration
30 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This past weekend, Catholic parishioners across America were read a letter written by the church leadership urging them to stand up against a new ruling by the Obama administration which would require all employers to provide healthcare plans which include contraceptive coverage.
The Vatican’s Exorcist Says Yoga Is Satanic
30 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Gabriele Amorth is the Vatican’s chief exorcist. And if he is to be believed, he’s pretty good at it with just under 70 000 banished evil spirits under his belt. He says yoga is the work of the devil and leads to a belief in Hinduism, which, in turn, leads to evil.
“Obscene, Ignorant” Susan Sarandon Calls Pope A Nazi
18 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Susan Sarandon has really rubbed America’s largest Catholic civil rights organization up the wrong way. The actress raised eyebrows the other day when she referred to Pope Benedict as a “Nazi”, and the Catholic League is now lashing out at her. The league claims that what Susie said was positively obscene, showing “unparalleled ignorance”.
Pope Benedict XVI Tweets For The First Time [VIDEO]
29 Jun 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pope Benedict XVI took to Twitter yesterday and composed a tweet on an iPad before sending it out into cyberspace. Granted, it did take about six other similarly aged cardinals and other officials to help him out, but it is the thought that counts, right? See a video of him tweeting, as well as his full Twitter message, inside.
Mugabe Attends Beatification Of Pope John Paul II Despite Travel Ban, Calls It “Fabulous”
03 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite a ban on traveling to the European Union for the last decade, Robert Mugabe once again found himself there this weekend. He attended the beatification of the late pope John Paul II. The experience clearly touched that (only to be confirmed by autopsy one day) heart of his and he said it was “fabulous, absolutely heavenly.” Fabulous? What straight man uses that word?
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