Pope Francis

2023 - 12 - 19

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Pope Francis Did Not Just Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex ... (National Catholic Register)

COMMENTARY: Anyone who claims that the Fiducia Supplicans authorizes blessings of same-sex unions has not read the declaration or is intentionally ...

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The Story Behind Pope Francis' Shocking Reversal on Same-Sex ... (Slate Magazine)

The Catholic Church, a 2,000-year-old institution, generally moves at a glacial pace. Changes are typically measured at the scale of generations.

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Inclusion in Catholicism: Pope Francis' efforts into LGBTQ+ ... (NewsChannel5.com)

Experts say while little has changed regarding church law, Pope Francis has found other ways to push for more inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.

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What does Pope Francis' new policy on blessings for same-sex ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

A new document from the Vatican says same-sex couples who ask for a blessing shouldn't be denied it.

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After Pope's Decision, a Same-Sex Couple Receives a Blessing in ... (The New York Times)

A day after the pope's announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple receives theirs.

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Pope Francis girls basketball falls to reigning Div. III state champs ... (masslive.com)

"After today, we have to pick it up another notch - we have to put in the work," Pope Francis girls basketball coach Noris Cuevas-Nova said.

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Vatican Announcement on Same-Sex Blessings Pushes Boundaries (Voice of America)

Pope Francis, leader of the world's nearly 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, announced this week that priests are now allowed to bless the relationships of ...

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Words matter: Responding to Pope Francis and other ecclesial ... (MurrayCampbell.net)

This week Christian ministers around the world are gearing up for annual Christmas services. Sermons are being written, with words chosen carefully to ...

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