Francis
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Opinion
Why Conservative and Liberal Catholics Can’t Escape One Another
Before Pope Francis was elected, conservative Catholics had fallen into a habit of dismissing the more liberal form of Catholicism…
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World
Pope Lets Silence Speak for Him as He Skips a Palm Sunday Speech
Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health,…
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World
Pope Francis Undergoes ‘Diagnostic Tests’ in Rome Hospital
The hospital visit, though short, revived concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
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World
Ray Francis, Celebrating Blackness
A founder of the Kamoinge Workshop, he made lush, powerful photos that document and honor members of the African diaspora.
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World
Francis Urges Ban on Surrogacy, Calling It ‘Despicable’
The pope said that an unborn child must not be “turned into an object of trafficking,” expanding his condemnation of…
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World
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
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World
Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…
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World
Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza
In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…
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World
Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s…
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U.S.
American Catholics Split on Pope’s Blessing for Gay Couples
Some conservatives registered disappointment, but gay Catholics hailed the new rule as a landmark moment for the church’s acceptance of…