Roman Catholic Church /tags/roman-catholic-church Roman Catholic Church en-US Copyright © 2024 Fri, 09 May 2025 22:08:12 GMT Pope Leo XIV's path to the Vatican made a stop in St. Louis /race-identity-and-faith/2025-05-09/pope-leo-xiv-path-vatican-st-louis The newly elected pope spent time at a parish in the Gate neighborhood before taking vows of the priesthood. Fri, 09 May 2025 22:08:12 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2025-05-09/pope-leo-xiv-path-vatican-st-louis Sarah Fentem, Will Bauer How Jesuit values shaped Pope Francis — and resonated in St. Louis /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-04-24/how-jesuit-values-shaped-pope-francis-and-resonated-in-st-louis St. Louis has deep religious and cultural ties to the Catholic Church. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:55:16 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-04-24/how-jesuit-values-shaped-pope-francis-and-resonated-in-st-louis Alex Heuer St. Louisans remember Pope Francis as a leader who practiced what he preached /race-identity-and-faith/2025-04-21/st-louis-pope-francis-legacy Pope Francis died at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. He was 88. St. Louis Catholics describe him a humble leader. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:14:35 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2025-04-21/st-louis-pope-francis-legacy Chad Davis How the future of Catholic education in the Belleville Diocese is changing /education/2024-07-09/belleville-diocese-catholic-education-future “I believe in Catholic education,” Bishop Michael McGovern said. “Of all the different ministries we have, I think education is something we’ve done very well, especially in the United States.” Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-09/belleville-diocese-catholic-education-future Kelly Smits For many Missouri Catholics, abortion rights means choosing between faith, politics /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-08/missouri-catholics-grapple-faith-politics-abortion The state is shaping up to be a big battleground over abortion rights in November. Research shows a majority of U.S. Catholics support abortion rights — even though church leadership does not. Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-08/missouri-catholics-grapple-faith-politics-abortion Katia Riddle Ancient Roman imperial cult temple unearthed by SLU-led international team /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/ancient-roman-imperial-cult-temple-unearthed-by-slu-led-international-team Ancient temple discovery in Italy is changing understanding of how paganism and Christianity evolved in the Roman Empire. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:09:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/ancient-roman-imperial-cult-temple-unearthed-by-slu-led-international-team Ulaa Kuziez Archdiocese of St. Louis says Catholic schools will remain open for 2024-25 school year /education/2023-12-12/archdiocese-of-st-louis-says-catholic-schools-will-remain-open-for-2024-25-school-year Earlier this year, the archdiocese announced reorganization plans to close more than 40 of its 178 parishes by 2026. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:29:06 GMT /education/2023-12-12/archdiocese-of-st-louis-says-catholic-schools-will-remain-open-for-2024-25-school-year Lacretia Wimbley One Illinois transgender Catholic reckons with his faith as the church shifts /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-15/one-illinois-transgender-catholic-reckons-with-his-faith-as-the-church-shifts Harrison Price, like many LBGTQ+ Catholics around the country, has had to reckon with his faith as the church attempts to beckon a younger and diverse generation of parishioners to its churches. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-15/one-illinois-transgender-catholic-reckons-with-his-faith-as-the-church-shifts Owen Henderson Archdiocese of St. Louis abuse victim speaks out after settling with church for $1M /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-10/archdiocese-of-st-louis-abuse-victim-speaks-out-after-settling-with-church-for-1m Jonathan Dean, an Archdiocese of St. Louis abuse victim previously identified as "John Doe," spoke out about his experience and $1 million settlement with the church. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-10/archdiocese-of-st-louis-abuse-victim-speaks-out-after-settling-with-church-for-1m Lacretia Wimbley Vincentians to dedicate new St. Louis mission house to help recruit Catholic clergy /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-15/vincentians-to-dedicate-new-st-louis-mission-house-to-help-recruit-catholic-clergy The Vincentians were founded nearly 400 years ago by St. Vincent de Paul. The Catholic community first arrived in St. Louis in 1818. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:33:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-15/vincentians-to-dedicate-new-st-louis-mission-house-to-help-recruit-catholic-clergy Alex Heuer