It was a rare move that was a measure both of Bishop Joseph Strickland’s outspoken criticism of the supreme pontiff of his faith and of Francis’ frustration with ultraconservatives in the U.S.
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Vatican Says Transgender People Can Be Baptized and Become Godparents
A document approved by Pope Francis lays out nuanced guidance in keeping with his vision of a more inclusive church, but it does not amount to a policy change in the church, the Vatican says.
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Vatican Deems Bigger Role for Women ‘Urgent’ but Punts on Major Issues
Progressives who once hoped that the synod would create momentum for things like reaching out to L.G.B.T.Q.+ Catholics said the meeting had failed to move the institution.
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Two Sides of the Catholic Divide in One American Archdiocese
As the pope and church leaders meet in Rome to discuss the Roman Catholic Church’s future, they face a chasm between conservatives and progressives in the pews.
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Milei Called the Pope a ‘Filthy Leftist.’ He Could Be Argentina’s Next President.
Javier Milei is leading the race to be Argentina’s next president. But he is dogged by his past broadsides against a fellow countryman: Pope Francis.