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Pope Francis Warns Vatican Summit Against Pet Agendas, Defends Reforms
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis opened a global Catholic summit on Wednesday with a warning that delegates should not seek to foist pet agendas onto the assembly, an apparent attempt to prevent discussions bogging down in divisive issues such as women's ordination.
Pope Francis, ahead of Vatican summit, asks pardon for abuse, treatment of women
Pope Francis on Tuesday led a prayer service asking forgiveness for the failings of the Catholic Church, including treatment by clergy of women and survivors of sexual abuse, as Catholic leaders prepared to begin a month-long summit at the Vatican.
Women's role in Catholic Church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project
Pope Francis opened the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Wednesday, with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the
Pope Francis leads church in asking forgiveness for its sins on eve of Vatican summit
We are only allowed to look down on a person to help them get up,’ Pope Francis told young people at the penitential ceremony.
Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas
Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a global summit of Catholic leaders, which has postponed action on divisive issues such as women's ordination until 2025, with a warning that delegates should not seek to foist pet agendas onto the assembly.
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Pope calls for Oct. 7th to be day of prayer, fasting for peace
Pope Francis has called for Oct 7, the first anniversary of when Hamas attacked Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and ...
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 ...
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Pope Francis, Hezbollah, Argentina and the Proportional Response to Acts of War
COMMENTARY: The actions that led to the end of the 32-year reign of the leader of Hezbollah have particular relevance in ...
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South African women feel left off the agenda at the synod—and they’re frustrated with Pope Francis.
One South African theologian described “a deep sense of disillusionment that the church, on the one hand, is saying we need ...
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 ...
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A Journalist’s Journey: What It’s Like to Travel With the Pope
COMMENTARY: The papal trip to Asia shows how such pilgrimages are an encounter of deep faith in far-flung places.
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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 ...
After Warm Welcome in Asia, Pope Francis Gets a Fraught Reception in Belgium
Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...
Pope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues on hold
Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday but it is likely to defer any decision on ...
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Pope’s tough time in Belgium may stir creativity vis-à-vis secularism
Pope Francis’ Aug. 26-29 trip to Luxembourg and Belgium has to rank among the great learning experiences of his pontificate.