Pope Francis Archives - Page 2 of 5
October 2nd, 2023
The Vatican will open its doors to unprecedented discussions, allowing a diversified group of voices, including women and lay people, to deliberate on sensitive subjects relating to the Church and its future.
Pope Francis: Denying Climate Change Is an "Ecological Sin"
June 1st, 2023
Pope Francis just issued some of his strongest words yet on humanity's role in climate change and global warming, saying that mass pollution and our continued reliance on fossil fuel is an ecological sin.
Priests Can Have Sex After All? Pope Francis Calls Clergy Celibacy "Temporary"
March 17th, 2023
Should priests be allowed to marry and have sex? Pope Francis recently said that he's considering changing the rule requiring Catholic clergy to be celibate, which would upend a nearly thousand-year-old tradition.
Is Pornography Demonic? Pope Francis Says Yes
October 31st, 2022
Pornography: Portal to hell? In a recent speech to future priests, Pope Francis claimed that viewing pornography can give the devil an entryway into your very soul. Is viewing porn a slippery slope to demonic possession?
Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Atrocities Against Native Children in Canada
August 5th, 2022
Pope Francis just concluded a six day tour of Canada, where he apologized to Indigenous and First Nations people for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. Was his apology enough?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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