Catholicism
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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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9 fascinating facts you didn't know about 'The Exorcist'
The Explainer Some reactions in the film are more genuine than you might think
By Brendan Morrow Published
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The Catholic Church's latest scandals in the US
In Depth America's largest Christian denomination continues to cause controversy
By Devika Rao 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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Thousands flock to Missouri to see body of nun who died in 2019
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Report finds nearly 2,000 kids abused by Catholic clergy in Illinois over decades
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By Justin Klawans 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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Housekeeper's husband arrested in slaying of Los Angeles Catholic Bishop David O'Connell
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By Peter Weber Published
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Cardinal George Pell, jailed then acquitted of sex abuse in Australia, dies at 81
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By Peter Weber Published
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
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By Jeva Lange Published
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Pope Francis asks for prayers for 'very sick' Pope Benedict
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By Jeva Lange Published
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Vatican defrocks MAGA priest for 'blasphemous' social media posts, 'persistent disobedience'
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By Peter Weber Published
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'Even priests and nuns' are tempted by the vice of digital porn, Pope Francis says
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By Peter Weber Published
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