Pope Francis has extended a groundbreaking olive branch to LGBTQ+ Catholics by expressing his openness to blessing same-sex unions. This monumental shift in the Church’s position represents a ...
Pope Francis’s openness to blessing same-sex unions marks a historic step forward. While it falls short of full marriage recognition, it is a stride towards embracing all members of the Catholic ...
Progressive clergy will claim the synod vote is a victory, but the reality is far less than promised, writes Rev Andrew Foreshew-Cain. Plus letters from Rev Katie Welborn van Santen, Darren ...
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has appeared to leave open the possibility of priests blessing same-sex couples, if they are limited, decided on a case-by-case basis and not confused with ...
The Vatican said Nov. 8 that transgender Catholics can be baptized and serve as godparents at a baptism, and that nothing in church law prevents gay or transgender people from serving as witnesses ...
TORVAIANICA, Italy — Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working class, seaside town south of Rome, where a community of trans ...
The Pope has reportedly taken action against a notoriously anti-LGTBQ+ US cardinal. According to AP, Pope Francis has revoked the right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and retirement salary for ...
For years now, Pope Francis’ governance of the Roman Catholic Church has been seemingly designed to drive the church’s conservative and liberal wings ever further apart. Thus the persistent ...
The pope's weekly audience for Wednesday is still scheduled to go on. Pope Francis has canceled a trip to a climate conference in Dubai on doctor's orders, according to the Holy See Press Office.
The pope is understood to still be planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates to deliver a speech on climate change at the upcoming United Nations COP28 talks. Pope Francis is receiving ...
Pope Francis is hosting a special lunch for more than 1,000 poor people to mark the Catholic Church's World Day of the Poor TORVAIANICA, Italy -- Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for ...
Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working-class seaside town south of Rome, where a community of trans women has found help and ...