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Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
Pope Francis, a Catholic Church reformer, dies at 88: Live updates
Pope Francis, 88, a reformer who sought to make the Catholic Church more inclusive much to the ire of some conservatives, has ...
Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell
Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral in a few days. But the thousands of people lining up to see ...
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Santa Rosa Diocese scheduling Mass services to honor late Pope Francis
Bishop Vasa, in a statement paying tribute to Francis, highlighted the late pope’s love for the poor and devotion to material ...
Couple Invite Pope Francis to Wedding, Response Letter Goes Viral
Ian, from Ohio, told Newsweek that he felt honored to receive the letter, adding that it "shows that [Pope Francis] was a man ...
Did Pope Francis ‘Pack’ the Conclave?
Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.
Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday
The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Roberts, Gorsuch Join Liberal Justices in ...