Pope Francis

ROME — Pope Francis has given his tentative support for civil union laws for same-sex couples in a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome. “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown…

ROME—Pope Francis endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples, in a move that is likely to intensify the already heated controversy over the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality. The pope’s words, though not part of his official teaching, will likely put pressure on Catholic bishops in the developing world to tolerate…

“Homosexual people have a right to be in a family,” declares Pope Francis in documentary about his life. Pope Francis, in a stunning declaration that will surely turn a few heads this morning, announced support for same-sex civil unions in very clear language in a documentary that was released in…

Some of Trump’s most committed Catholic supporters have leveled dark charges against Biden as they battle to sway the vote in crucial swing states. And wait until you hear what they think of the pope. Tish Durkin October 21, 2020 Shutterstock / The AtlanticUpdated at 3:00 p.m. ET on October…

Pope Francis voiced his support for same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope in the documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival, per the Catholic News Agency. Why it matters: The pope’s remarks represent a break from the position of the Roman Catholic Church, which…

The global climate crisis will require us to transform the way we act, says His Holiness Pope Francis. Delivering a visionary TED Talk from Vatican City, the spiritual leader proposes three courses of action to address the world's growing environmental problems and economic inequalities, illustrating how all of us can…

Pope Francis travelled to the birthplace of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, to sign his latest papal letter, which addresses issues urgent to the Roman Catholic Church and the world as it reels from COVID-19. But the title, which in English is "Brothers All," has raised eyebrows for its…

ASSISI, Italy (Reuters) - Pope Francis travelled outside Rome on Saturday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic broke out to sign his latest encyclical in the crypt where St. Francis of Assisi is buried.The encyclical, titled “Fratelli Tutti” (Brothers All), will be released on Sunday. It covers solidarity…

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ROME — Pope Francis has declined Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's request for an audience, amid fears a meeting could drag the Catholic Church into the U.S. presidential election political fray, according to senior Vatican officials."Yes, he asked. But the pope had already said clearly that political figures are not…