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Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage, U.S. bishops say
Pope Francis' expression of openness to legal civil unions, including for gay couples, does not change church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several U.S. bishops and dioceses.
Archdiocese issues statement on pope’s civil-unions position
Pope Francis' comments in a film underscore his "previous calls for pastoral and cultural sensitivity to the many different journeys of those who walk through life around us," the Philadelphia Archdiocese said.
Loved ones lost during COVID surge remembered at special Mass
An Oct. 18 liturgy at Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Northeast Philadelphia honored those who died of various causes during the pandemic's initial phase, when funeral services were limited by health restrictions.
Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
"Homosexual people have a right to be in a family. They are children of God and have a right to a family," Pope Francis said in a brief portion of the new documentary, "Francesco."
Main character of film on Pope Francis, director says, is humanity
A new film on the pope shows that through his example even in a divided world, there are good things that bring people together. The pope affirmed in an interview that gay people "are children of God."
French bishops join Muslim leaders in condemning beheading of teacher
"The best bulwark against barbarism, fanaticism and terrorism remains fraternity, education and unity," said a joint declaration by the Catholic archbishop, Muslim imam and other religious leaders of Bordeaux.
Pope, religious leaders pray for peace, greater care for one another
Urging "moderating the language of politics and propaganda, and developing true paths of peace," Pope Francis joined an international array of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and Buddhist leaders Oct. 20.
Church in Vietnam struggles to help those affected by major floods
Two dioceses in central Vietnam hit by the worst floods in the country's history are providing emergency aid for hundreds of thousands of victims in more than 200 inundated villages.
EWTN News/RealClear poll shows more ‘likely Catholic voters’ behind Biden
Less than two weeks before the presidential election, a new poll indicated President Donald Trump has lost the so-called "Catholic vote," with a 12-point gap between him and his challenger.
Richmond bishop hopes survivors’ recompense will bring ‘continued healing’
Bishop Barry Knestout released a report Oct. 15 summarizing the results of the Independent Reconciliation Program which compensated 51 sexual abuse victims totaling $6.3 million.