VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that…
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Bishops: Pope remarks on civil unions won’t change Church teaching on marriage
CLEVELAND (CNS) – Pope Francis’ expression of openness to the idea of laws recognising civil unions, including for gay couples,…
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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions,…
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How Catholics are responding to the leadership of Pope Francis
“Can Francis Change the Church?” by Thomas Sweetser, SJ. Crossroad (Chestnut Ridge, New York, 2019). 174 pp., US$16.95. Reviewed by…
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Cardinal calls for resettlement of asylum-seekers from Greek Island
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Hours after a fire or fires sent thousands of migrants and refugees fleeing their tents and…
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