Eight years after his landmark letter on humanity’s obligation to protect the environment, Francis warns that there is still a lot to be done, and quickly.
Tag: Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic Conservatives Criticize Pope Francis’ Synod
As bishops and laypeople from around the world prepared to gather at the Vatican, traditionalist Catholics who would not be among them staged their own show.
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What Is a Synod in the Catholic Church? And Why Does This One Matter?
A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues like married priests and the blessing of gay unions.
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Vatican Synod Puts Catholic Church’s Most Sensitive Issues on the Table
Pope Francis’ calls for open-minded discussion will be tested this week as bishops meet with lay people, including women, to debate topics such as married priests and the blessing of gay couples.