Pope to stress broader conception of family
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Apostolic Exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), will be the culmination of two synods in which family matters were hotly debated by bishops.
View ArticlePapal document prescribes pragmatic view of family
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis' apostolic exhortation maintains church teachings on divorce and sexuality but stresses the need for “a healthy dose of self-criticism.”
View ArticlePope Francis again blasts moral legalism by religious leaders
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff continued to preach the overarching theme of the landmark apostolic exhortation on the family he issued last week.
View ArticleBernie Sanders won’t be meeting Pope Francis (probably)
VATICAN CITY (RNS) When Sanders goes to the Vatican to address an economic conference, a papal meeting is not on the agenda. But, an official said, “Never say never."
View ArticleSanders delivers his campaign pitch, wrapped in praise for the pope
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In the end, the Democratic candidate got something almost as good as a pope picture: blanket news coverage and a chance to deliver his stump speech wrapped in the words of the...
View Article‘You are not alone,’ Pope Francis tells refugees, brings 12 to Rome
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff's dramatic gesture capped a lightning visit, with Orthodox Christian leaders, to a Greek island that had a politically-charged message for Europe.
View ArticlePope’s visit to Armenian genocide memorial may strain tensions with Turkey
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis’ trip carries huge significance, following the pontiff’s description of the killings as "the first genocide of the 20th century,” a claim Turkey rejects. The post Pope’s...
View ArticleGladiator screenwriter to pen biopic of Sufi mystic Rumi
(RNS) David Franzoni, whose script helped clinch the best-picture Academy Award for 'Gladiator' in 2001, is embarking on a new project charting the life of the beloved poet, scholar and Sufi mystic...
View ArticlePope Francis is no Baptist: A wedding without wine is ‘shameful!’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Despite some reports to the contrary, Francis proves that the pope is indeed Catholic: “Imagine finishing a wedding party drinking tea," he said Wednesday. "It would be shameful!"...
View ArticleAnti-Muslim hate crimes spike in Britain
(RNS) There were 437 incidents of anti-Muslim hatred recorded last year, up from 146 the year before. The post Anti-Muslim hate crimes spike in Britain appeared first on Religion News Service.
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