Pope Francis
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The potential consequences of Pope Francis' call for a ban on surrogacy
Talking Points Francis called the practice 'despicable' and a 'commercialization' of pregnancy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pope aide under fire for 'mystical orgasms' book
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Most Palestinians want to choose new leaders in a free, fair, and safe vote'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The Vatican's same-sex blessing approval: What is Pope Francis doing?
Today's Big Question The pope rocked the Catholic world by giving the green light to blessing same-sex couples, with plenty of caveats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Vatican half-embraces transgender Catholic godparents, wedding witnesses
Under the Radar Pope Francis signed off on a series of clarifications about the roles LGBTQ Catholics can play in the church, with ample theological fine print
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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The Pope, the ‘false prophet’, and the battle for Argentina
feature Opinion has been split on whether the pontiff's intervention into politics in his home nation is appropriate
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Pope Francis investigates Texas bishop, accepts early resignation of embattled Tennessee prelate
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By Peter Weber Published
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Pope Francis is involved in 'mission' to bring peace to Ukraine
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Donald Trump, the Pope and the disruptive power of AI images
feature AI-generated deepfakes blur reality and could be used for political disinformation or personal blackmail
By The Week Staff Published
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Pope Francis updates sex abuse laws for Catholic Church
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Pope appeals for peace in final leg of African pilgrimage
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By Justin Klawans Published
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South Sudan and the ‘Pilgrims of Peace’
feature LGBT rights likely to overshadow religious leaders’ visit to African nation
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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