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Transcript shows pope’s distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
In his documentary "Francesco," director Evgeny Afineevsky presented statements as if Pope Francis had said them one after the other. The director used the quotes from a 2019 interview without their full context.
Pope warns Spanish prime minister of rise of nationalism, ideology
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, facing opposition from a far-right party, heard Pope Francis say that the ideological shift in today's European political climate risks something similar to the rise of Nazism in 1933.
Polish demonstrators disrupt Masses over court’s abortion ruling
A court's Oct. 22 decision underscoring a near-total ban on abortions in Poland "has caused unusually emotional reactions," said the president of Poland's bishops' conference, decrying protests in several cities.
Former spiritual adviser to Medjugorje visionaries excommunicated
The Vatican declared that a former Franciscan priest laicized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 had "incurred the penalty of excommunication." He had refused to cooperate in a probe of his activities for suspected heresy and schism.
St. Augustine Parish plans series on sacraments of initiation
The parish in Philadelphia will host a three-week series in Advent via Zoom with speakers examining baptism, confirmation and Eucharist, with each answering your questions.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Following his Oct. 25 Angelus address, Pope Francis named 13 clergy who will be elevated as cardinals Nov. 28, including the first African-American appointment.
Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’
Installed as Washington's archbishop last year, Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory said his Oct. 25 appointment will enable him "to work more closely with" Pope Francis "in caring for Christ's church."
Through setbacks, leadership emerges at Lansdale Catholic
The Crusaders topped perennial boys' soccer power Roman Catholic Oct. 21, led by goalie Kellan Ward. While sidelined with an injury last year, he learned a life lesson that's paying off now.
Most Catholics concerned about climate change, poll finds
What is driving significant percentages of Catholics to be worried or concerned is "more people and communities are experiencing impacts of climate change firsthand," said the head of the Catholic Climate Covenant.
HHS ensures hospital patients get spiritual care amid pandemic
The federal agency is resolving discrimination complaints over two hospitals' refusal to let patients receive baptism and the anointing of the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.