Pope, in Christmas Message, Laments Loss of Life in Israel-Hamas War In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.
The Church, Living in Christmas Past Pope Francis may seem more open, but the church door is still closed.
Pope Francis’s Blessing For Same-Sex Couples Left Me Thinking Of My Mom I don’t think my mom ever really accepted who I was.
Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s timing also owed something to its conservative opponents.