November 14, 2021 Catholic bishops to mention 'responsibility' but avoid criticizing Biden on abortion at conference: Report The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will reportedly avoid any direct criticism of President Biden over his pro-abortion stance at their national conference this week in Baltimore.
November 13, 2021 Pope thanks journalists for helping expose church sex scandals Pope Francis on Saturday thanked journalists for helping uncover the clerical sexual abuse scandals that the Roman Catholic Church initially tried to cover up.
November 12, 2021 Pope Francis brings hope to the poor in Assisi visit Pope Francis traveled to the hilltop town of his namesake for the fifth time in his pontificate on Friday to honor the poorest and most marginal and urge that they be welcomed and cared for by the church.
November 8, 2021 The Vatican Library opens to the public The Vatican’s Apostolic Library, which is home to ancient manuscripts, rare books and reading rooms for scholars, is opening its doors to the general public with a small new exhibition space aimed at pairing its artistic treasures with contemporary art.
October 31, 2021 Biden holds press conference to conclude G20 Summit President Biden on Sunday held a press conference in Rome following a two-day meeting with Group of 20 leaders before heading to a climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 30, 2021 Biden slammed by Catholic priests for meeting with Pope Francis, taking communion President Joe Biden received Communion at St. Patrick’s Church during Saturday Vigil Mass, a day after saying Pope Francis told him he should continue to partake in the sacrament, prompting negative reactions from Catholic priests upset that the president’s position on abortion is not in line with Church doctrine.
October 29, 2021 White House press fumes over restricted access to Biden meeting with Pope Francis White House reporters traveling with President Joe Biden to Italy expressed frustration over their lack of press access to a summit between Biden and Pope Francis.
October 29, 2021 Biden says Pope Francis told him to continue receiving communion, amid scrutiny over pro-abortion policies President Biden said that Pope Francis, during their meeting Friday in Vatican City, told him that he should continue to receive communion, amid heightened scrutiny of the Catholic president's pro-abortion policies.Â
October 28, 2021 Reporter's Notebook: Why Biden's meeting with Pope Francis stands apart President Biden is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss abortion rights in the U.S.
October 28, 2021 Biden-Pope Francis meeting: Vatican cancels plans for live broadcast without explanation President Biden is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis on Friday, and while the encounter was originally set to be broadcast live, that will no longer be the case as the Vatican canceled those plans without providing a reason.