A Mexican television broadcaster confirmed Thursday that Pope Francis’ bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions were made during a May 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.
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Plot thickens over origins of Pope Francis’ civil union endorsement
Question swirled Thursday about the origins of Pope Francis’ bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions, with all evidence suggesting he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.
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Vatican extends provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.
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Pope Francis wears mask during interfaith prayer gathering as Covid cases rise at the Vatican
In keeping with Italian law, all of the religious leaders, including Pope Francis, wore a mask except when delivering their speeches, which they did while keeping a distance from those listening.
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Demonstrators burn two Catholic churches in Chile on anniversary of protests
Demonstrators burned two Catholic churches in Chile, where gatherings to mark the one-year anniversary of mass protests against inequality descended into chaos.
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Only one priest for every 3,000 Catholics: Clergy shortage grows according to new Vatican data
The number of priests and ordained leaders has dropped significantly, especially in Europe and America, according to the report issued on Friday by the Vatican.
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Vatican reports positive coronavirus case at Pope Francis’ residence
A resident at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where Pope Francis lives, tested positive for Covid-19.
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Jesuit priest is sentenced to time served after 2018 break-in at nuclear naval base
Rev. Stephen M. Kelly, a 71-year-old Jesuit priest, was sentenced by a U.S. District Court judge to 33 months in jail, three years’ probation and restitution fees for his role in a symbolic nuclear disarmament action.
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The 2020 election’s most crucial faith group is one you’ve never heard of
The most important religious group to the 2020 presidential election is not really a religious group at all.
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Seven more Swiss Guards test positive for Covid-19 at the Vatican, bringing total to 11
Seven more Swiss Guards have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing to 11 confirmed cases