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Pope Lets Silence Speak for Him as He Skips a Palm Sunday Speech
Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health,…
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Pope Francis Undergoes ‘Diagnostic Tests’ in Rome Hospital
The hospital visit, though short, revived concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
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Ray Francis, Celebrating Blackness
A founder of the Kamoinge Workshop, he made lush, powerful photos that document and honor members of the African diaspora.
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Francis Urges Ban on Surrogacy, Calling It ‘Despicable’
The pope said that an unborn child must not be “turned into an object of trafficking,” expanding his condemnation of…
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Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
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Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…
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Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…
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Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s…
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American Catholics Split on Pope’s Blessing for Gay Couples
Some conservatives registered disappointment, but gay Catholics hailed the new rule as a landmark moment for the church’s acceptance of…
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Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Relationships
A church official said the blessings amounted to “a real development” that nevertheless did not amend “the traditional doctrine of…
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