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December 21, 2023

Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships

Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.

December 19, 2023

Catholic Church's teaching on marriage 'has not changed' after Vatican document, US bishops say

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops clarified to U.S. faithful that the Vatican's document approving blessings for people in same-sex relationships does not change its doctrine.

December 18, 2023

Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples

Same-sex couples in the Catholic Church may now be blessed, as long as they do not mistake the ritual with the sacrament of marriage, the Vatican stated.

December 16, 2023

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

December 15, 2023

Vatican clarifies single mothers can receive communion: 'Walk with your head held high'

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith clarified to a bishop in the Dominican Republic that single mothers are not to be excluded from Holy Communion.

December 14, 2023

Pope Francis warns AI exploited by 'technocratic systems' could 'pose a risk to our survival'

Pope Francis warned against unethical development of artificial intelligence technologies in his statement ahead of the 57th annual World Day of Peace on Jan. 1.

December 13, 2023

Pope confirms plans to visit home Argentina after invitation from once-fierce critic President Javier Milei

A visit by Pope Francis to his native Argentina is "pending" following an invitation from the newly elected President Javier Milei, who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.

December 13, 2023

Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major

Pope Francis said he has no plans to retire from the papacy, but has already prepared a grave for himself outside the traditional papal tombs of the Vatican grotto.

December 12, 2023

Pope Francis says ‘lure of corruption’ is constant threat in the Vatican

Pope Francis warned the Vatican's Office of the Auditor General on Monday that the "lure of corruption" in the Roman Curia requires constant vigilance.

December 3, 2023

'Climate change is also a religious problem': Pope Francis says religious leaders responsible for planet

During the COP-28 summit in Dubai, Pope Francis stressed the importance of climate change being religious leaders responsibility.