Catholic Church

Parishioners Wednesday gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise Wednesday to mourn the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. The Boise memorial, and others across the state, coincided with remembrances at the Vatican.

Pope Francis died a day after the Easter holiday at the age of 88, leaving many in mourning.

A new database reveals many Jesuit priests accused of sexual abuse worked in tribal communities, including dozens in the Mountain West. Editor's note: This story contains data related to sexual assault and misconduct toward minors and adults.

Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in December 2020.Tim Egan’s latest book, A Pilgrimage to Eternity, is a…

Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in December 2020.Tim Egan’s latest book, A Pilgrimage to Eternity, is a…

Note: the following text and audio contains discussions of sexual assault. It’s been nearly three decades since Lisa Howser first came forward with…

Retired Boise priest Father Thomas Faucher is in jail awaiting trial on numerous charges stemming from child pornography. Months after being served…

Former Boise priest Thomas Faucher made an appearance in court late last week. He faces numerous counts of sexual exploitation of a child. More details…

A retired Boise Catholic Priest facing child porn and drug charges is back in custody. Seventy-two-year-old Thomas Faucher has been charged with seven…

Retired Boise Catholic priest W. Thomas Faucher made his first in-person appearance at the Ada County Courthouse this morning.The 72-year-old priest was…