Pope Francis ... same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.

The cape of Pope Francis ... unions — gay or straight — are in a state of sin. But it said that shouldn't deprive them of God's love or mercy. "Thus, when people ask for a blessing, an ...

Flying back to Rome from a lengthy trip to Asia, Pope Francis criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called ...

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Queer people have often been othered in religious communities, branded as sinners. Luckily, not all churches are like that, ...

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They remain fully behind their pontiff, embracing his call for tolerance and openness. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pope Francis has hit out at couples who choose pets over children, emphasising the importance of large families in a world facing declining birth rates. Speaking during a visit to Indonesia as ...

The Pope's comments are part of a wider theme in his papacy, where he has repeatedly urged couples to prioritise children over pets, viewing the trend of childlessness as a significant societal issue.

1. Any priest may confer the blessings of the Church, except those reserved to the Pope, to bishops, or to others. * A reserved blessing which is conferred by a priest who does not have the ...

People with disabilities and illness have thanked Pope Francis for his visit and blessings during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta, the first leg of his 12-day apostolic journey to Asia and ...