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Is Pope Francis a ‘liberal’? Depends on whether we’re speaking Catholic
The secular contrast between “liberal” and “conservative” doesn’t work inside the Catholic Church, at least in its most ...
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Pope Francis Urges Married Couples, ‘Be Open to Life’
At the end of his Gospel reflection, the Pope asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for Christian spouses, noting the upcoming ...
Catholic reform debate launched by Pope Francis leans away from ordained roles for women
Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of ...
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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing pool who will one day elect successor
ROME — Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and ...
Pope Francis warns Vatican summit against pet agendas, defends reforms
Pope Francis opened a global Catholic summit on Wednesday with a warning that delegates should not seek to foist pet agendas ...
After Warm Welcome in Asia, Pope Francis Gets a Fraught Reception in Belgium
Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...