Religion
On the Bus to Pope Francis' Humble Beginnings
CNN's Shasta Darlington traveled to a poor neighborhood in Buenos Aires via the new Pope's favorite mode of transportation. » continue reading
What's Ahead for Pope Francis I?
With excitement winding down and traditional ceremonies coming to an end, Pope Francis I has to face the hard work ahead of him left by his predecessor. » continue reading
L.A. May Have Been Used As 'Experiment' and Revolving Door in Dealing With Pedophile Priests
Our latest investigation shows priests suspected of abuse dumped onto the path of least resistance. » continue reading
Pope Francis I Chosen As New Holy Leader
The conclave of cardinals has elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis I. » continue reading
What the First Hispanic Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the first Pope from Latin America, so what changes are ahead from the historically European papal seat? » continue reading
Black Smoke On First Day Marks Beginning of Tough Papal Pick for Conclave
As expected, the conclave of cardinals charged with choosing a new Pope were undecided today. It seems the choice is about what they want for the church, rather than whom. » continue reading
New Pope Will Wrestle With Scandal and Change
The next pontiff must deal with scandals that won't go away and minister to a global flock that's changing rapidly and dramatically. Will the Catholic church change, too? » continue reading
Demographics and Scandal May Change Direction of Church
Catholic scholar Father Thomas Rausch of Loyola Marymount University joins Val to talk about the once and future Pope and the church's possible new direction. » continue reading
Pulitzer Winner Sheds Light on Scientology, Reveals Abuse and IRS 'War'
The Church of Scientology is an organization cloaked in secrecy, but Pultzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright uncovered some of that mystery in his new book. » continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI Most Proactive Against Priest Abuse, But Didn't Do Enough, Say Victims
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to leave the Vatican, can the Catholic church restore faith amid the priest abuse scandal? » continue reading
'Pink Smoke' Challenges Exclusion of Female Priests in Catholic Church
Filmmaker Jules Hart makes the case for female priests in "Pink Smoke Over the Vatican." » continue reading
LAUSD Hired Other Archdiocese Employees Accused of Sexual Abuse, Despite Warnings
A deeper look into LAUSD's ties with the L.A. Archdiocese priest abuse scandal has revealed more hires at the district, despite warnings from the church. » continue reading
Steve Lopez: Cardinal Mahony's 'Deal with the Devil' More Important Than Victims
After going through the personnel files on some of the priests accused of sexual abuse, L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez asked his readers to "pray" for Cardinal Roger Mahony. » continue reading
Investigation into Archdiocese Priest Abuse Records Reveals Missteps at LAUSD
The latest on the L.A. Archdiocese scandal and a story we uncovered relating to defrocked priest Joseph Piña's ties to LAUSD. Attorney Ray Boucher also weighs in. » continue reading
Roger Mahony's Apology for Abuse Cover-Up Not Enough, say Victims
Cardinal Roger Mahony has again apologized for covering up the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Victim Manny Vega says an apology is hardly enough. » continue reading
Being a 'Biblical' Woman
Rachel Held Evans “submitted” to her husband, punished herself for gossip, even retreated to a tent during her menstrual cycle - all to test what it means to live by the Book. » continue reading
One-in-five U.S. adults living without religious affiliation
One-in-five Americans – and one-third of adults under 30 – do not identify with any organized religion, a new poll finds. » continue reading
