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Where homosexuality is still illegal, Pope Francis has thrown a lifeline to L.G.B.T. Catholics
Michael J. O’Loughlin, Ricardo da Silva, S.J. October 23, 2020
“It definitely will save lives, especially in countries where there is active persecution of L.G.B.T.Q. people.”
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U.S. Bishops: Pope Francis’ same-sex civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage
Dennis Sadowski - Catholic News Service October 23, 2020
Pope Francis’ expression of openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights does not change church teaching on marriage.
FaithJesuitical
Podcast: Jeannie Gaffigan was told ‘Real Catholics vote for Trump.’ Here’s how she responded.
Jesuitical October 23, 2020
Do “real Catholics” have to vote for Trump? That’s what Jeannie Gaffigan was hearing following her husband Jim Gaffigan’s uncharacteristically profanity-laced tirade against the president.
FaithNews
Pope Francis’ civil union quote was filmed—but not aired—in 2019, broadcaster says
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press, Maria Verza - Associated Press October 23, 2020
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.
FaithExplainer
Explainer: What Pope Francis actually said about civil unions—and why it matters
Colleen Dulle October 22, 2020
Did the pope “endorse” civil unions? (Yes.) Were Francis’ words mistranslated? (No.) Is this “old news”? (Yes and no.)
FaithExplainer
Explainer: Are the viral ‘pope memes’ sacrilegious?
James T. Keane October 22, 2020
Twitter users swapped "pope memes" last week using digitally altered images of Pope Francis celebrating the Eucharist. Was it harmless fun or sacrilege?
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