Francis
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Europe
Pope Issues Apology After Reports That He Used Offensive Slang Word
Francis’ remark, referring to gay men, came during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last…
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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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Europe
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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Europe
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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America
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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Science
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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Europe
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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Science
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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Europe
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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Europe
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…