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Pope Francis opens new debates on Catholic Church future
Pope Francis launched fresh consultations Wednesday on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, which faces pressure over the role of women and the ongoing scourge of clerical child abuse. The General Assembly of the Synod,
Pope Francis: We Must Acknowledge Our Sins, Ask Forgiveness to Become Missionary Church
Following each of the 10 confessions and testimonies read aloud during the liturgy was a prayerful petition for forgiveness.
Pope Francis, after Belgian criticism, says church has 'no place for abuse'
Pope Francis on Sunday wrapped up a weekend trip to Belgium, where he faced some of the strongest criticism yet levied during one of his foreign trips.
Pope Francis: There is room for everyone in the church—but not for abuse and cover-up
In his homily during Mass Sept. 29 in Brussels, Pope Francis strayed from his prepared text to urge bishops to hide nothing, “condemn abuses” and assist perpetrators in getting help.
Catholic reform debate launched by Pope Francis leans away from ordained roles for women
Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda.
Pope Francis leads the church in asking forgiveness for sins against the poor, abuse victims and the Earth
Pope Francis penned requests for forgiveness, which were read by the most influential clerics at the Vatican, listing the ...
Women's role in Catholic Church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project
Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of ...
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Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project
Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda ROME -- Debate was leaning ...
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Belgian prime minister criticizes Pope Francis for statements on abortion
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis for comments the pope made on abortion last week when he was ...
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After Warm Welcome in Asia, Pope Francis Gets a Fraught Reception in Belgium
On Saturday, a Catholic university where Francis held a meeting “deplored ... Father Reese, the church analyst, compared the pope to “a grandfather at a Thanksgiving dinner.” ...
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On Pope Francis’ visit to Belgium, critics spoke out on the role of women in the Catholic Church
In this episode of "Inside the Vatican," Gerry and Colleen discuss the most newsworthy moments from Pope Francis’ visit to ...
Pope Francis urges unity as advocates for women’s ordination press cause at Vatican gathering
Kicking off the next phase of a closely-watched Vatican reform synod on Wednesday, Pope Francis urged delegates to focus on ...
Pope Francis warns Vatican summit against pet agendas, defends reforms
Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a global summit of Catholic leaders, which has postponed action on divisive issues such as ...