Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow But No Apology For Indigenous School Deaths In Canada Francis urged political and religious officials to work toward "healing and reconciliation," but he did not formally apologize for the church's role in the forced reeducation of 150,000 children. Matthew S. Schwartz
The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science. Sylvia Poggioli Play AudioListen 5 mins
Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will be the first Black American Catholic cardinal, talks about the historic nature of his position, the political issues that inform his work in the church and more. Audie Cornish Play AudioListen 5 mins
15-Year-Old Computer Whiz Who Died In 2006 Could Become 1st Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who devoted his last years to the Catholic Church after being diagnosed with leukemia, was beatified at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi on Saturday. Scott Neuman
The Seattle Archdiocese has secret files on clergy sex abuse. A Catholic group wants the church to open them up Kim Malcolm talks with Colleen Kinerk, founding member of Heal Our Church. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 8 mins
Pope Francis Ends 'Top Secret' Status For Sex Abuse Cases, Promising Transparency The changes apply to cases of clergy committing violence or sexual assaults against anyone under their authority, as well as minors. The pope also changed rules about child pornography. Bill Chappell Play AudioListen 4 mins
Buffalo Bishop Resigns Amid Mounting Controversy Over Clergy Abuse Richard Malone had come under fire for allegedly mishandling of sexual abuse claims against the priests in his diocese. He announced Wednesday that the pope had accepted his request to "retire early." Colin Dwyer
Vatican Issues Document During Pride Month Denying Gender Identity Is A Choice The document entitled "Male and Female He Created Them," laments what it calls an "educational crisis" around sexuality and reaffirming the church's traditional stance on gender identity. Amy Held
Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eliglble for parole in three years and eight months. Vanessa Romo
At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal. Michel Martin Play AudioListen 7 mins
