Seniors Say, 'We Can't Afford Social Security Cuts'

President Obama recently proposed to reduce cost of living adjustments for Social Security

2013-04-11

Tami Luhby CNN Money

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- That sentiment was echoed again and again in scores of e-mails sent to CNNMoney about President Obama's proposal to reduce cost of living adjustments for Social Security. Read the complete article

Pope Francis Calls On The Church Hierarchy To Act Decisively Against Sexual Abuse

Victims group says actions will speak louder than words

2013-04-05

By Livia Borghese Laura Smith-Spark and Richard Allen Greene

Pope Francis has told the Vatican to “act decisively” against sexual abuse and carry out “due proceedings against the guilty,” the Vatican announced Friday.Victims groups remain skeptical Read the complete article

VIDEO: Pope Francis Celebrates his First Easter Mass as Crowds Await Noon Blessing

Some traditionalists already upset at the pope's decision to wash feet of women and Muslims at Thursday ceremony

2013-03-31

CNN

Catholics from around the world pack St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' first Easter Mass Read the complete article

VIDEO: Pope Francis Leads Good Friday Worship, Via Crucis Ceremony

2013-03-29

Pope Francis will recite the story of Christ's last hours in a Good Friday service at St. Peter's Basilica before heading to one of Rome's most famous landmarks, the Colosseum, to lead the Way of the Cross ceremony Read the complete article

VIDEO: In Iraq 18 Killed Scores Wounded As Car Bombs Target Mosques

Attacks on Shiite worshippers raises fears of sectarian violence

2013-03-29

By Mohammed Tawfeeq CNN

Sectarian violence flared anew in Iraq Friday as bombers struck several Shiite mosques, killing at least 18 worshipers and wounding scores more Read the complete article

Religious Leaders Protest Obama Drone Policy

Jewish and Christian leaders say ‘assassination by remote control’ violates religious principles

2013-03-28

Dan Merica CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A group of rabbis, reverends and priests has a message for President Barack Obama: stop the drone war. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Vatican Rejects Claims That Pope Francis Failed to Help Jesuits During Dicatorship

Papal inauguration Mass is Tuesday

2013-03-15

By Laura Smith-Spark and Hada Messia CNN

The Vatican pushed back Friday against accusations against Pope Francis for his actions amid Argentina's military dictatorship that have resurfaced since his election two days ago. Read the complete article

Cardinals Will Enter Conclave to Elect New Pope Tuesday March 12

VIDEO: The Frontrunners to succeed Pope Benedict

2013-03-08

By Richard Allen Greene and Laura Smith-Spark

The 115 cardinal-electors taking part in the conclave will enter the closed-door process Tuesday after a morning Mass, the Vatican said. Only those younger than 80 are eligible to vote. Read the complete article

Video: Priest Abuse Victims Group Blacklists 12 Cardinals For Pope

Vatican: It's not up to priest abuse survivors' group to decide what cardinals do

2013-03-06

By Richard Allen Greene Laura Smith-Spark and Hada Messia

As cardinals prepare to go into conclave in Rome, SNAP, the  group representing survivors of sexual abuse by priests named a “Dirty Dozen” list of cardinals it said would be the worst candidates for pope based on their handling of child sex abuse claims Read the complete article

VIDEO: Cardinals Summoned to First Meeting Monday Morning

Benedict tells the faithful "I am just a pilgrim"

2013-03-01

By Laura Smith-Spark and Hada Messia CNN

Roman Catholic cardinals prepare to meet to discuss a timetable for picking the new pontiff. Read the complete article