Catholic Church

Pope Francis has announced that he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal in a consistory to be held on September 30. The 86-year-old Francis made the announcement during his noon prayer to pilgrims and tourists in St.…

Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez has been released from prison marking a possible turning point in the government's prolonged crackdown on the Catholic Church. A diplomatic source said negotiations between the government and…

Nicaraguan police say it is investigating several dioceses of the Catholic Church for money laundering. The police made the announcement after local media reported that the bank accounts of parishes in the Central American country had…

Pope Francis has called for an "open and sincere" dialogue to resolve a stand-off between the Catholic Church and the government of Nicaragua. Pope Francis made the call while speaking to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square for…

Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would appoint 21 new cardinals, including one based in Mongolia. Francis made the surprise announcement after his Sunday noon blessing to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. By…