Pope Francis ignited a firestorm on the Internet with a few words about gay and lesbian people that seemed to suggest a new church position on homosexuality I say quot seemed to quot because it would only appear new to someone who was unfamiliar with the old position nbsp Speaking to a gang of r
Kevin Clarke
Kevin Clarke is America’s chief correspondent and the author of Oscar Romero: Love Must Win Out (Liturgical Press).
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Blame it on Rio?
In a press conference, the pope emphasized human dignity of gay and lesbian people.
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Pope Francis, Baby Whisperer
nbsp Pope Francis working his side gig as baby whisperer That is one smiley baby and this guy is officially too good to be true
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Strong Support for Kerry Initiative
nbsp In a July 26 letter nbsp to Secretary of State John Kerry 30 Jewish Christian and Muslim religious leaders including three Catholic bishops voiced ldquo strong support for his determined initiative for Israeli-Palestinian peace rdquo In letters to the leadership of the Senate Foreign Re
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In the news, July 24
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia says the quot right wing of the church generally have not been really happy quot nbsp with Pope Francis Though I think it 39 s safe to say they are more enthusiastic about Pope Frank the folks are Jesuit Refugee Services are less happy with the Austral
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In the news, July 23
More violence troubles Egypt as at least 6 are killed in clashes between security forces and Morsi supporters with accounts from eyewitness Meanwhile Washington comes closer to a decision on arming Syrian resistance as Free Syrian Army scores a victory in the struggle with Asaad and a UN officia
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Counting the Faithful in Brazil
As young Catholics from around the world await the arrival of Pope Francis in celebration of World Youth Day the Pew Research Center issued a timely report on religion in Brazil today It locates some unterrific if not unexpected news on Catholicism in Brazil where the church is challenged by the
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In the news, July 18
Here 39 s a quick survey of items you may find of interest today Another round of violence in eastern Congo has driven people from their homes and tensions are again on the rise between Sudan and South Sudan over oil and a continuing resistance against Khartoum rule along the border Cardinal Kaspa
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Catholic College Presidents/Scholars Call for Immigration Reform
As the House of Representatives begins debate on immigration reform urged on by Senate leaders including Mitch McConnel more than 90 Catholic university presidents were joined by dozens of academics in a letter to every Catholic member of the House of Representatives including House Speaker John
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Peace Near in Colombia?
FARC’s chief negotiator says peace is in sight, but warns against government “haste.”