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Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis

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? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 77 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 86 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 25 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 12 Comments »

What ULC Ministers Can Expect from Pope Francis I

March 14th, 2013

When the papal conclave had concluded and the smoke ran white on Wednesday, 13 March, the Vatican had finally chosen a new Church father—Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 1 Comment »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 2 Comments »

"Rogue" Nuns Helping to Redefine Catholic Values

June 2nd, 2012

A group of nuns were accused by the Vatican of disobeying church doctrine. Church leaders declared the Leadership Conference of Women Religious were flouting doctrine on important moral issues. Continue Reading »

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