Pope’s ‘yes’ to same-sex civil unions will lead to a more open and equal Catholic Church
FRANCIS DEBERNARDO GENE and Bill had been partners for more than 50 years when I first heard their story. The
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Pope Francis endorses same-sex unions
PHILLIP PULLELLA POPE Francis says that homosexuals should be protected by civil union laws, in some of the clearest language
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What does the Pope’s support for gay civil unions mean for LGBT+ rights?
OSCAR LOPEZ POPE Francis has signalled a softening towards LGBT+ rights with his comments that same-sex couples should be protected
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Pope wears mask for first time at public service
PHILIP PULLELLA POPE Francis wore a mask for the first time at a public function on Tuesday when he and
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Pope expresses support for detained fishermen in Libya
POPE Francis expressed support on Sunday for 18 fishermen held in Libya, weighing in on a standoff between Italy and
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Pull investments from companies not committed to environment, pope says
PHILIP PULLELLA POPE Francis has urged people to pull investments from companies that are not committed to protecting the environment,
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Poor should get Covid-19 vaccine first, Pope Francis says
THE poor and weakest members of society should get preferential treatment when a vaccine for the coronavirus is ready, Pope
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Pope honours priest slain by immigrant; politician urges vendetta
PHILIP PULLELLA POPE Francis has paid tribute to an Italian priest killed by an immigrant suffering from mental illness, while
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Pope calls for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over Nile dam
POPE Francis called for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on Saturday, urging them not to let a dispute over
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Build “free and strong” coexistence after blast, Pope Francis tells Lebanese
POPE Francis has urged the people of Lebanon to work together in the wake of the devastating port blast to
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