Pope Francis

Pope Francis has named 13 new Roman Catholic cardinals, including nine under the age of 80 who are eligible to enter a conclave to elect his successor after his death or resignation.They will be elevated to the high rank at a ceremony known as a consistory at the Vatican next…

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“Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God and have a right to a family What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered.” With these words, uttered in a new documentary, Francesco, which premiered at…

Nicole Winfield  |  Associated Press VATICAN CITY — Questions swirled Thursday about the origins of Pope Francis’ bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions, with all evidence suggesting he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.The Vatican refused to comment on whether it cut the remarks…

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…