Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads
The Trump administration authorized firing squads for federal executions, conflicting with Pope Leo XIV's condemnation of the death penalty as an attack on human dignity.
Catholic priests say sexual abuse law "violates their religious freedom" - LGBTQ Nation
The law says consent cannot truly be given in those circumstances due to the power imbalance, and it also applies to a professor and a student, or a boss and an employee, or a therapist and a client.
Catholic priest in Louisiana charged with child sexual abuse
A Louisiana priest faces three felony charges for indecent behavior with a 15-year-old minor, continuing the clergy abuse crisis that began in the same diocese decades ago.