Tag: Catholicism

Pope Francis appeared to open the door to limited use of birth control in response to the spread of the Zika virus. (AP Photo/Ivan Pierre Aguirre)

Pope suggests birth control due to Zika

Robert King · February 18, 2016 5:26 pm

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday plans for Justice Antonin Scalia's funeral Mass. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Scalia funeral Mass set for Saturday at Basilica

Anna Giaritelli · February 17, 2016 12:17 am

Ryan: ‘Prayer should always come first’

Ryan: ‘Prayer should always come first’

Susan Ferrechio · February 4, 2016 1:30 pm

Washington Secrets

Deep Dive: 81% would restrict abortion, including 66% of pro-choicers

Paul Bedard · January 19, 2016 6:34 pm

From left, Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery and Brian d'Arcy James in a scene from the film, "Spotlight." Ruffalo and McAdams received supporting actor and actress Oscar nominations. (Kerry Hayes/Open Road Films via AP)

Oscars nominate three politically charged films for best picture

Joshua Axelrod · January 14, 2016 3:40 pm

Little Sisters of the Poor is the group that sought protection from Obamacare's mandate to offer birth control and other drugs in violation of their religious beliefs. (AP photo)

Paul Ryan invites Little Sisters of the Poor to State of the Union

Kelly Cohen · January 11, 2016 7:16 pm

According to a report by the website churchmilitant.com,Â Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington,Â resides in a Washington, D.C. penthouse atop Our Lady Queen of the Americas church on Embassy Row inÂ Washington, D.C. (AP file photo/Cliff Owen)

Beltway Confidential

A new ‘Bishop of Bling?’

Daniel Allott · November 12, 2015 3:53 pm

The Supreme Court said Friday it will take up a second challenge to the Obama administration's birth control mandate.Â (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Supreme Court to hear second birth control challenge

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 6, 2015 7:11 pm

More than 56 percent of Americans feel better about their faith because of Francis' visit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Survey: Pope Francis’ visit boosted religion in U.S.

Daniel Chaitin · October 16, 2015 3:35 pm

"The word of Jesus is strong today, woe to the world because of scandals. Jesus is a realist. He says it is inevitable that there will be scandals. But woe to the man who causes scandals," he said.Â (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis apologizes for scandals

Barbara Boland · October 14, 2015 4:20 pm

Never mind Muslims … Can a Catholic be president?

Dan Hannan · September 28, 2015 4:01 am

Pope Francis gives a thumbs up to the orchestra as he attends the World Meeting of Families festival in Philadelphia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (Tony Gentile/Pool Photo via AP)

Another day in history for Philadelphia

Hugh Hewitt · September 27, 2015 9:00 pm