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Pope Francis Calls for Gun Control in the U.S.

May 27th, 2022

Following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Pope Francis is saying enough is enough when it comes to gun violence in America. He's arguing that America must institute gun reform to prevent this from happening again. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 187 Comments »

Pope Francis to Indigenous Canadians: Sorry About All The Atrocities

April 5th, 2022

Pope Francis formally apologized for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system in Canada. But many say that's just the beginning, and that the Church should pay reparations to indigenous communities. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 37 Comments »

Where Does Pope Francis Stand on LGBTQ Rights?

January 28th, 2022

There's no doubt that Pope Francis has overall been more progressive in his views on LGBTQ issues than previous pontiffs. However, his actual track record is fairly confusing. Where does Francis stand? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 18 Comments »

Pope Francis Scolds 'Selfish' Couples That Adopt Pets Instead of Children

January 11th, 2022

Is pet adoption a selifsh act? Pope Francis seems to think so, at least for couples who have no children. He stated that couples are "selfishly" filling the parenting need in their hearts not with kids, but with pets. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 55 Comments »

Pope Defends Handsy Archbishop: "Sins of the Flesh Not the Most Serious"

December 15th, 2021

Pope Francis recently defended Archbishop Michel Aupetit's ambiguous relationship with a woman, arguing that lust is not the greatest sin. In the midst of the child sex abuse scandal, many were outraged at the comments. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Dark Secrets: Inquiry Reveals 330,000 French Children Abused by Clergy

October 8th, 2021

An independent commission of child abuse within the Catholic Church in France has concluded after two years, finding that some 330,000 children, most of them boys, were abused by Catholic officials since 1950. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 64 Comments »

Faith Leaders Team Up to Issue Dire Climate Change Warning

September 10th, 2021

Pope Francis recently teamed up with Archbishop Justin Welby of the Anglican Communion, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to issue a stark warning on climate change, urging global action now before it's too late. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 58 Comments »

Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme

November 2nd, 2020

A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 33 Comments »

Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions

October 22nd, 2020

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Does Wearing a Mask Go Against God's Will?

June 25th, 2020

The message from public health officials is clear: wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. But not everyone is on board – particularly some members of the faith community. Would God approve? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 234 Comments »