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Pope Francis Makes It Clear: Gay Marriage "Not in God's Plan"

April 13th, 2016

Pope Francis recently published a highly-anticipated paper about Catholic values, and while many expected a more progressive stance on same-sex marriage, he came down firmly opposed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 24 Comments

Pope OKs Condoms to Combat Zika Virus

February 29th, 2016

In an apparent weakening of the Catholic Church's rules on contraception, Pope Francis gave the okay for condoms to combat the zika virus, which is causing the birth defect microcephaly in newborns.

Progressive Spirituality 25 Comments

Pope Renews Crackdown on “Unruly” U.S. Nuns

April 18th, 2013

In a nod to tradition, Pope Francis I has reaffirmed the reprimand issued by his predecessor, Benedict XVI, against a group of U.S. Catholic nuns criticized for eschewing church doctrine by ranking charity as a higher priority than railing against abortion and

Political & Religious Controversy 3 Comments

The End of the Catholic Church?

February 14th, 2013

For the first time in almost 600 years, the pope is voluntarily stepping down from his position as leader of the largest church in the world. The move marks an almost unprecedented opportunity for reform.

Political & Religious Controversy 2 Comments

Vatican Condemns Nun’s Book on Sexuality

June 7th, 2012

The Vatican is ramping up its efforts to rein in a host of unruly nuns. A few days ago, it criticized a group of U.S. nuns for teaching "radical feminist ideology."

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