266th pope of the Catholic Church
Homosexuality: The Pope can't stop at a blessing for couples: With the blessing of homosexual couples, among others, now permitted, Pope Francis has caused a ...
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Vatican says 'no' to sex changes and gender theory in new document: The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to sex changes, gender theory and surrogate ...
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Pope Francis announces number of changes in biggest restructuring of Irish Church in 900 years
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Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity
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Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
Pope Francis breaks with tradition in annual ritual by washing the feet of women only
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Quick Glance: Pope Washes Feet of 12 Women at Rome Prison
- Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 female inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual to emphasize his calling of service and humility.
- He revolutionized the foot-washing ritual for the Vatican by insisting, since his first Holy Thursday as pope in 2013, on having women and people of other faiths among the 12 participants.
- Francis appeared in good shape at the prison, even after presiding over a long Mass earlier in the day in St. Peter’s Basilica. He was also energized by his visit to the Rebibbia prison, where he was given a basket of vegetables grown in the prison garden as well as two liturgical stoles.
- Despite the conclusion of Holy Thursday events, Francis has a lot to do in the upcoming days that will test his stamina, including the nighttime Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum on Friday.
Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI's aide
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Pope Francis kisses the feet of an inmate of the female section of Rebibbia Prison during a Holy Thursday ritual, in Rome
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Quick Glance: Crucifixion on Good Friday in the Philippines
- A group of individuals reenacts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, on March 29.
- Similar celebrations take place in other parts of the world, including reenactments in Germany, Italy, and Venezuela, as well as processions in Mexico, Britain, and Spain.
- Pope Francis leads religious activities in Rome, including the Easter Mass and Easter Vigil.
- Holy Week celebrations span across various countries and involve traditional rituals such as the Stations of the Cross, processions, and Passion plays.
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Pope says option of resigning is only 'a distant hypothesis': Pope Francis has no intention of resigning as he feels that his health is good enough to allow him ...
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Quick Glance: Pope Rules Out Resignation
- Pope Francis has no intention of resigning as he believes his health is sufficient to continue.
- He emphasizes that the idea of resigning would only be considered in the case of serious physical impediments.
- Despite his increasingly frail condition, Francis expresses confidence in his health and future projects in the book.
- His predecessor, Benedict XVI, was the first pope to resign in around 600 years due to the strains of old age.
Pope Francis: How a girl turned the church leader's head: On Tuesday, Francis' confession, the first autobiography of a pope in history, will be published ...
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Belgian former bishop who sexually abused nephews removed from priesthood, years after confessing
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A Financial Checklist for Widows: An interview with a financial adviser about the financial steps widows should take.
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Pope Francis Faces Growing Revolt: The pontiff's softening of church rhetoric on issues like same-sex relationships has inflamed tensions within Catholicism.
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Mark Mewse resigns from Salisbury City Council after conviction: A FORMER city councillor has stepped down from his role and apologised to residents.
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Today in History: Pope Benedict XVI becomes first pope in six centuries to resign
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Pope Francis celebrates weekly Angelus prayer despite mild flu symptoms | Africanews
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Pope Francis urged to investigate priest’s alleged sex abuse: Former nun wants Catholic Church to let ‘truth to be known’ about Marko Rupnik who, she claims ...
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Search for answers: Police officials were yesterday mum regarding whether there were any developments in the investigation of the murder of former Tall Pines MP ...
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Should there be an age limit for popes?: The head of the Catholic Church is elected for life. Resignation is possible, as Pope Benedict demonstrated ...
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“We shouldn’t be conformed to this world but be transformed by renewing your minds, so we may discern what the Will of God is ... Show more
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Catholic Church works to explain what same-sex blessings are and are not: Now that Pope Francis has OK'd priests blessing same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ Catholics are ...
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Pope Francis Doubles Down Amid Catholic Backlash: The pope has said it is a "hypocrisy" to object to the blessing of same-sex couples amid backlash to doctrine ...
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Dad told he'll 'never walk again' after visiting daughter in Thailand
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Pope says LGBT blessings are for individuals, not approval of unions: Pope Francis on Friday defended a Vatican document on blessings for same-sex couples but ...
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Pope Francis said he sees "hypocrisy" in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded ... Show more
Pope Francis addresses pushback from African bishops on same-sex blessing: Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex ...
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Amid widespread debate triggered by his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples, Pope Francis described African opposition to homosexuality as a ... Show more
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Increased anti-Semitism: Pope condemns “terrible rise in attacks against Jews” worldwide
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The Pope’s Inquisitor Riles Conservatives. Some Call Him a Heretic.: The head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office has become a lightning rod for conservative ...
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Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God': During a sermon, Pope Francis also warned against pornography and giving in to the "demon of lust".
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Quick Glance: Pope Francis on Sexual Pleasure
- Pope Francis, 87, has been the head of the Catholic Church since 2013.
- Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández faced criticism for his book Mystical Passion: Spirituality and Sensuality.
- Fernández defended the book, stating he would not write it now.
- Conservative commentators have criticized both Pope Francis and Cardinal Fernández.
Emilce Cuda: ‘It’s a fantasy that we’re individuals’: Theologian Emilce Cuda is the first Argentine laywoman to receive a pontifical PhD in moral theology and ...
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Southern African Catholic Bishops — we will implement same-sex blessings: Blessings: This week, the Southern African bishops have courageously announced their ...
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Blessing of same-sex couples: Case of Africa is “special” Pope says | Africanews: With the Pope's approval, the president of the African bishops said on January ...
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Pope clarifies blessings for same-sex couples: Pope Francis defended Friday the Catholic Church's recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples while ...
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Pope Francis Rebellion Grows as 90 Catholic Figures Sign Scathing Letter: Conservative Catholics have organized an open letter against Pope Francis saying ...
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Everyone will gradually accept blessings for same-sex couples – Pope: Pope expressed confidence that those who criticise his decision to allow blessings for ...
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Pope Francis said Africans are a ‘special case’ when it comes to LGBTQ+ blessings, in an interview he gave to an Italian newspaper ... Show more
Pope Francis Thinks Sex Is a ‘Gift From God’: But he warned his audience at the Vatican about the “demon of lust.”
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How Pope Francis’ Acceptance of Gay Marriage Rocked Africa: The pope’s willingness to allow priests to bless same-sex unions has sparked upheaval and rebellion ...
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What Pope Francis’s Decree Means for Gay Catholics Like Me: In a polarized Church, welcoming one group means alienating another.
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Pope acknowledges resistance to same-sex blessings but doubles down: Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples ...
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Pope Francis stood by his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples who request it.
He said, it is not the union of such couples that he is ... Show more
Pope accepts resignation of Trier Auxiliary Bishop Gebert: Pope Francis has removed Trier Auxiliary Bishop Franz Josef Gebert from office after six and a half ...
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Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
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Pope calls for ban on surrogacy, calling it ‘based on exploitation’: Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” ...
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Quick Glance: Pope Calls for Universal Ban on Surrogacy
- Pope Francis called for a universal ban on the 'despicable' practice of surrogate motherhood and included the 'commercialization' of pregnancy as a threat to global peace and human dignity.
- He lamented the increasing threat to peace, citing Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, migration and climate crises, and the 'immoral' production of nuclear and conventional weapons.
- He emphasized the need to protect the life of the unborn child and called for a global ban on surrogacy to prohibit this practice universally.
- He called for the resumption of Iran nuclear talks 'as early as possible' to ensure a safer future for all.
African Catholic Bishops reject Vatican's same-sex blessings | Africanews: The president of the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar ...
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Pope Francis urges avoiding pornography, ‘winning the battle against lust’: Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged Catholics to avoid pornography ...
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Gay blessings and theological porn: why leading cardinals are distancing themselves from Pope Francis
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Vatican says no heresy in allowing blessings for same-sex couples : The Vatican is insisting there is nothing heretical in the recent move by Pope Francis to ...
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Pope says he hopes to visit ‘suffering’ Argentina this year: The pontiff said a potential Argentina trip could take place from August onwards ...
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Senior Vatican official makes case for a married priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church should "seriously think" about allowing priests to marry ...
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Quick Glance: Vatican Official Advocates for Married Priests
- A senior Vatican official advocates for allowing married priests in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Pope Francis has rejected changing the celibacy rule for priests.
- Scicluna highlights the historical allowance of priest marriage and its current practice in the Eastern rite of the Catholic Church.
- He urges reconsideration of the celibacy requirement for priests.
Pope Francis Finally Did Something About the Revolt Brewing Against Him: At last, this was the year he lost some patience.
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African Catholic bishops reject Vatican's same-sex blessings: The Roman Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a statement refusing to follow Pope ...
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Pope rejects criticism of blessings for same-sex couples: Pope Francis has pushed back against criticism from Catholic conservatives over his newly issued ...
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‘Anti-pope.’ ‘Blasphemous.’ Criticism of Francis comes in strident terms.: The number of clerics loudly and proudly announcing their intent to disregard the pope ...
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Filipino groom Reynaldo Pingol and bride Maricel kiss during a mass wedding on Valentine's Day in Bacoor City, Cavite. A total of 100 couples participated in ... Show more
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT 🍽️Pope Francis tells the faithful to be careful with their relationship with food, as it is a “manifestation of something inner ... Show more
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Benedict would have banned same-sex blessings, aide says on anniversary: The Vatican marked the first anniversary on Sunday of the death of Pope Benedict XVI ...
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Quick Glance: Cardinal Says Benedict Would Have Banned Same-Sex Blessings
- Cardinal Mueller and Archbishop Gaenswein speak at event marking anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's death.
- Mueller criticizes recent declaration allowing same-sex blessings as nonexistent and incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
- Despite his good relationship with Pope Francis, Mueller does not hesitate to publicly disagree on doctrinal issues.
- The conservative-progressive divide within the Catholic Church widened during Benedict's 10 years as 'pope emeritus'.
Letters: Misguided education rant | Child-labor laws | Pope’s blessing of same-sex couples
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Francis chose to first educate Sarah, children before marriage: Francis Masaba and Sarah Mutuwa’s paths crossed in Bududa Town Council in Bududa District
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Catherine Deveney: Catholic Church should condemn coercive conversion 'therapy' outright
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Pope's decision on same-sex blessings is a step forward, but there's much more to do
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Pope Francis' comments on surrogacy prompt stir outrage and sadness among advocates
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Canadian cardinal denies sex assault claims, will pause duties: Pope Francis has made combatting sexual assault in the Church one of the main missions of his ...
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Ukrainian Catholic church rejects Vatican document on same-sex marriages: The head of Ukraine’s Eastern Rite Catholic Church on Saturday said a document endorsed ...
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Quick Glance: Pope Francis's Blessing of Same-Sex Couples
- Pope Francis gives his blessing during a general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on November 22, 2023.
- Pope Francis has made a groundbreaking decision allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
- The new announcement from Pope Francis is consistent with the Church's teachings.
- Pope Francis emphasizes that the LGBT community are children of God and welcomed by the Church.
Same-sex blessings open rift between Vatican and African churches: Representatives of the Catholic Church in Africa are hostile to the reform ...
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Pope warns against focus on 'elegant religious theory' over the poor: While fights over LGBTQ acceptance are splitting Christian faiths, the Pope warned ...
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Paid articlePaid Pope Francis authorizes blessings for same-sex couples: Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday ...
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After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'
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Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
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Archbishop, when will the Catholic Church ask homosexuals for forgiveness?: Pope Francis authorizes the blessing of "iiregular couples", his Catholics are ...
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Some Catholic bishops reject Pope's stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused
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Quick Glance: Some Catholic Bishops Reject Vatican's Same-Sex Blessings
- Several Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland, and other regions are refusing to implement the Vatican's new policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.
- The reactions demonstrate the polarizing nature of the issue and the ongoing resistance from traditionalist and conservative Catholic leaders against Pope Francis' efforts to make the church more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Some of the most significant responses came from bishops in Africa, where 265 million Catholics reside, representing nearly a quarter of the global Catholic population.
- The Vatican doctrine office's announcement did not direct bishops to permit blessings for same-sex couples, but merely provided guidance on how such blessings could be conducted if requested.
What Pope Francis and the Vatican now say about same-sex unions: The Vatican document explicitly saying Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions lays out the ...
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