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Pope Francis
Pope Ends Asia-Pacific Tour Which Saw Him Deliver Masses, Medical Supplies
The Pontiff is in Singapore, the last stop on what has been generally acknowledged as a successful 12-day, 20,000 mile tour of the Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesian Police Foil Planned ISIS Attack on Pope Francis
Seven people have been arrested after a police raid on the home of one suspect found police discovered bows and arrows, a drone, and ISIS propaganda.
Pope Francis to Preach Action on Climate Change in Asia
The Pontiff, 87, will visit several Asian countries over 12 days.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to Speak Alongside Pope Francis
Another pro-abortion Democrat, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, is also slated to appear at the worldwide climate summit at the Vatican in May.
Vatican Denounces Gender Theory, ‘Gender-Affirming’ Surgery in New Doctrinal Note
The document denounces a number of ‘violations of human dignity that seriously threaten the future of the human family.’
Growing Opposition Within Catholic Church Over Softer Approach to Same-Sex Relationships
Two weeks after releasing its ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ the Vatican finds itself on the defensive.
Catholics Divided Over Pope’s Call to Bless Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis creates controversy just before the Christmas holiday with a newly-released Vatican document.
Pope Says Catholic Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Not Their Union
‘There is no intention to legitimize anything, but rather to open one’s life to God, to ask for his help to live better,’ the Vatican document states.
Religious Leaders Join UN, WEF to Push the Global Climate Agenda
Global organizations have recognized the power of religion in pushing their agenda, but some religious leaders warn that it strays too far from the church.
‘He’s Tearing the Church Apart’: Outrage After Pope Punishes Cardinal for Dissent Over New Woke Doctrines
Cardinal Raymond Burke is the second Catholic official in a month to be disciplined by the Pope for criticizing him for embracing gay and transgender ideology.
Pope Says Church Leaders Can Baptize Some ‘Transsexual’ Catholics, Allow Some LGBT Godparents
A letter from Pope Francis provides guidelines on LGBT acceptance under church law. An American priest expects the result to be ’messy' problems for Catholics.
Pope Francis Takes Action Against a Second High-Ranking Critic in the US
The Vatican has decided to punish conservative Cardinal Raymond Burke, stripping the 75-year-old of his subsidized housing and salary.
Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland Speaks Out About His Removal by Pope Francis
‘I encourage those upset or confused by the development to pray for the pope and not to leave the Church,’ he said.
Vatican–China Commission Will Select Bishops, Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis reveals the existence of a Vatican-CCP commission to pick China’s bishops, providing a glimpse into the Holy See’s dealings with Beijing.
