In the 1990s, the Roman Catholic Church was rocked by sex scandals involving its priests and other religious staff. Has the Church recovered from pain?

Aug 9, 2009 - Kathy Schlossmacher

The Roman Catholic Church, the world's largest Christian church, has more that a billion members. Its mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Nov 27, 2010 - Mark Tibbits

Learn what to expect during the process of joining the Roman Catholic Church, how long it takes to become Roman Catholic, and more.

Aug 8, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

Pedophilia is not a new development in the Catholic Church. It goes back to the earliest years of Christianity when the Apostle Paul first denounced it.

Mar 15, 2011 - Diane Evans

Allegations of child abuse and molestation in the Roman Catholic Church date back to its own origins.

Jan 12, 2011 - Andrew Perry

The Church began with Jesus of Nazareth and suffered persecution from the Roman Empire before becoming Rome's official religion.

Jan 6, 2011 - Melissa Roberts

Christianity, the religion of Christians, is a monotheistic religion, based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as described in the gospels.

Dec 5, 2010 - Mark Tibbits

A brief guide to All Saints' Day in the history and life of the Church, how All Saints' Day celebrations have changed over time, and more.

Oct 30, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

Martin Luther's To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, is a critique of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. Its intent was reformation.

Aug 4, 2010 - Craig Hutchison

For millions of years the dead have been worshipped in various religions, even Paganism. For Roman Catholics, the worship of saints is deeply ingrained.

May 7, 2010 - Jill Douglass

A background of the Middle Ages prophetess including descriptions of other saintly but hysterical women.

Apr 29, 2010 - Alexis McKnight

Pope Benedict XVI made an offer to welcome Anglican priests into Roman Catholic Church. Calls now made for resignation of Dr R Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Oct 21, 2009 - Dawn Denmar

Washington DC has a very large Catholic community that has given rise to a regional subculture of faith-based gatherings.

Nov 5, 2010 - Sheila Kirbos

With the new liturgical year approaching in November of 2011, Roman Catholics will hear a new translation in the mass.

Jul 25, 2011 - Wilma Fleming

The Roman Catholic Church celebrates many special holy days and holidays every year. Learn the special meaning of each holy day, and the dates they occur.

Nov 28, 2010 - Mark Tibbits

The papacy of Joan, a woman, is widely disregarded as a medieval legend. Learn more about Pope Joan's story and how the Church views her today.

Jun 29, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

Father Bill Casey confessed to sexually abusing a child from 1975 to 1980 and has been removed from all church service.

Apr 18, 2010 - Chasity Goddard

In November 2011, Catholics will notice some changes in prayers said during the Catholic Mass.

Mar 16, 2011 - Teresa Edmond

The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains the teachings of Roman Catholicism. Learn the history of the Roman catechism and more in this brief guide.

Jun 25, 2010 - Melissa Roberts