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U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the press after paying his respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 3, 2025. ALEX WROBLEWSKI/Pool via REUTERS
SACRED SPAT

JD Vance Unloads on Vatican Officials in New Book

The Catholic convert takes fresh aim at the Vatican in a new book.

Erkki Forster

The cover of JD Vance's book about Catholicism... featuring a Methodist church.
ROOKIE MISTAKE

Embarrassing Blunder on Vance’s Catholic Book Cover Exposed

The vice president’s newly announced memoir about his conversion to the faith is already hitting some snags.

Tom Latchem

Pope Leo
CEASE AND CONFESS

Pope Slams Bloodthirsty World Leaders With Veiled Message

The pontiff questioned if the warmongers of the world had it in them to examine their conscience.

Josh Fiallo

Pope Francis and Jeffrey Epstein.
HOLY SMOKES

Epstein’s Sickening Sex Offer to the Pope Revealed

The vulgar email was written during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.

Farrah Tomazin

bannon
WTF

MAGA Architect Plotted With Epstein Against Pope Francis

Steve Bannon wrote to Epstein that he wished to “take down” the Pope.

Annabella Rosciglione

JD Vance
'CAFETERIA CATHOLICISM'

Catholic Paper Slams JD Vance for Putting MAGA Over Jesus

“Do we serve Donald Trump? Or do we serve Jesus?” the Catholic paper asked.

Wiktoria Gucia

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An unidentified man caught urinating on the Altar of Confession at St. Peter's Basilica.
VILE VIRALITY

Man Urinates on St. Peter’s Basilica Altar During Holy Mass

The desecration occurred at one of the most sacred spots in Catholicism.

Georgina DiNardo

JD Vance speaks
STREISAND EFFECT

CBP Shares Bald Vance Meme to Deny Tourist Was Refused Entry

A digitally altered image of Vance appearing chubbier and bald has haunted the vice president for months.

Erkki Forster

Colin Jost poked fun at JD Vance's Vatican Visit for Pope Leo's inaugural mass.
OMEN OF DEATH

‘SNL’ Skewers ‘Grim Reaper’ Vance at Pope Inaugural Mass

The ‘SNL’ Weekend Update host joked about the vice president’s attire at the upcoming ceremony.

Jasmine Venet

Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV on balcony, photo illustration
Opinion
CARDINALS' VIRTUE

Why Pope Leo XIV is More than One Small Stand Against Trump

The cultural moment might seem like Trump’s. But the Catholic Church’s leaders are leading a very different wave.

Jill Filipovic

Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump illustration
TONE IT DOWN

Pope Shades Trump With Call for End to His Favorite Pastime

During his first press conference, the pontiff gave a message that could well have been directed at Donald Trump.

Janna Brancolini

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