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Pope Francis recently issued an apology for using a derogatory term referring to gay men during a closed-door discussion among bishops. Director of the Vatican press office Matteo Bruni said, “The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended by the use of the…

Pope Francis said he sees “hypocrisy” in criticism of his decision to let priests bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defense of the move. LGBT blessings were authorized by a Vatican document called Fiducia Supplicans, or Supplicating Trust, but that was met with significant resistance in the Catholic Church, mainly from African bishops.…

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Pope Francis recently shared that The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try and end the war between Ukraine and Russia. He told reporters during a trip home after a three-day visit to Hungary that he was willing to do anything that must be done. Pope Francis told reporters, “I am willing to…

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According to researchers, Brazil, known for having the most Catholics in the world, is predicted to become a Catholic minority this year.

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