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Pope Issues Apology After Reports That He Used Offensive Slang Word

Francis’ remark, referring to gay men, came during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last…

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Why Conservative and Liberal Catholics Can’t Escape One Another

Before Pope Francis was elected, conservative Catholics had fallen into a habit of dismissing the more liberal form of Catholicism…

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Pope Lets Silence Speak for Him as He Skips a Palm Sunday Speech

Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health,…

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Pope Francis Undergoes ‘Diagnostic Tests’ in Rome Hospital

The hospital visit, though short, revived concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.

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Ray Francis, Celebrating Blackness

A founder of the Kamoinge Workshop, he made lush, powerful photos that document and honor members of the African diaspora.

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Pope Cites Bronchitis as He Skips Speaking to an Audience

Instead, the pontiff’s words were handed out in written form. He seemed to be in good spirits, though his health…

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Francis Urges Ban on Surrogacy, Calling It ‘Despicable’

The pope said that an unborn child must not be “turned into an object of trafficking,” expanding his condemnation of…

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Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua

Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.

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Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza

In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…

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Pope Laments ‘Appalling’ Loss of Life in War in Gaza

In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end…

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