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

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.

Latin Patriarch says photos show bombed Gaza convent as White House raises 'concerns' with IDF

December 21, 2023

Latin Patriarch says photos show bombed Gaza convent as White House raises 'concerns' with IDF

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has published photos depicting a fiery assault on the Holy Family Parish compound in Gaza, alleging the IDF was behind the attacks.

Short questions with Dana Perino for Mike Emanuel

December 21, 2023

Short questions with Dana Perino for Mike Emanuel

In this "Short questions with Dana Perino" piece, chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel shares memorable assignments, favorite food, a priceless event at the Washington Monument and more.

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

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.

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples

December 18, 2023

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples

Fox News' Lauren Green reports the latest on his decision.

Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples

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.

IDF confirms 'incident' at Gaza church after patriarch says 2 Christian women killed, convent bombed

December 17, 2023

IDF confirms 'incident' at Gaza church after patriarch says 2 Christian women killed, convent bombed

The Latin Patriarch claims the IDF attacked Holy Family Parish in Gaza, killing two Christian women inside the church and striking a convent caring for the disabled with a rocket.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.