Pope Francis Archives - Page 5 of 5
November 4th, 2016
The Question Well, Pope Francis certainly didn’t beat around the bush. Earlier this week, a reporter posed a question to the pontiff. Reporter: “Is it realistic to think that there might be women priests also in the Catholic Church in the next few decades?
Modern Marriages Are "Invalid" Says Pope Francis
June 21st, 2016
Pope Francis raised eyebrows last week when he said that most modern marriages are “invalid," arguing that young people take the commitment of marriage casually and don't understand how serious it is.
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.
Pope Says Donald Trump isn't Christian - Does It Matter?
February 29th, 2016
We seem to have gotten to the point where whenever Donald Trump says something controversial, it no longer surprises us. So many were not surprised when Pope Francis said he's not a Christian.
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.
Pope Francis in America, Emotional Tour Enrages Some
September 25th, 2015
On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrived for his first-ever visit to the United States. The popular pontiff has a number of events scheduled during his five-day stay, which includes stops in Washington D.C. and New York.
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
December 17th, 2014
All dogs do indeed go to heaven, as do cats, horses, and sugar gliders the pope declared in a recent weekly address at the Vatican. Animal rights advocates have praised the announcement.
Tradition vs Inspiration: On God, Gays, and Divorce
October 20th, 2014
For progressive Catholics, it was yet another resounding victory—or so it seemed. The pope had issued a statement seeking even greater acceptance of gay people and remarried Catholics.
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