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Parents of Wisconsin student found dead in Rome meet Pope Francis

July 6, 2016

Parents of Wisconsin student found dead in Rome meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis met on Wednesday with the parents of a U.S. college student whose body was found in Rome's Tiber river this week, after apparently either being pushed or tumbling into the murky waters less than 24 hours after arriving in Italy for summer classes.

What You Never Knew About the Vatican

July 5, 2016

What You Never Knew About the Vatican

Archbishop Ganswein on Benedict, Francis, and the Prophesy of Malachy.

Vatican denies pope has 'Crusades' mentality over genocide

June 26, 2016

Vatican denies pope has 'Crusades' mentality over genocide

The Vatican on Sunday strongly dismissed Turkish claims that Pope Francis has adopted a "Crusades" mentality by recognizing the Ottoman-era genocide of Armenians, insisting that Francis's three-day visit to the Orthodox country was one of peace and reconciliation.

Pope praises Armenia's Christian past, but avoids 'genocide'

June 24, 2016

Pope praises Armenia's Christian past, but avoids 'genocide'

Pope Francis hailed Armenia's steadfast Christian heritage on Friday as he arrived in the former Soviet republic for a three-day visit to commemorate the centenary of the Ottoman-era slaughter of Armenians that the pope himself has called a "genocide."

Many Christians have a 'toxic' view of marriage, expert finds

June 22, 2016

Many Christians have a 'toxic' view of marriage, expert finds

Many Christians no longer view marriage as a lifelong commitment, says Mary Hasson, director of the Catholic Women's Forum at the Ethics & Public Policy Center in Washington D.C., who agrees with Pope Francis' assertion that couples often fail to understand the sacred vows they are making to each other.

In defense of Pope Francis's recent observations about marriage

June 22, 2016

In defense of Pope Francis's recent observations about marriage

It is a perfectly reasonable observation to say young people treat marriage more casually today than they did in the past.

Pope Francis condemns massacre at Florida nightclub

June 12, 2016

Pope Francis condemns massacre at Florida nightclub

The Vatican says Pope Francis is expressing the "deepest feelings of horror and condemnation" over a massacre at a Florida nightclub that killed at least 50 people.

Pope says he's willing to study whether women can be deacons

May 12, 2016

Pope says he's willing to study whether women can be deacons

Pope Francis says he's willing to create a commission to study whether women can serve as deacons in the Catholic Church, signaling the possibility of letting women serve in ordained ministry.

Catholic leaders push new rules to limit effects of climate change

May 4, 2016

Catholic leaders push new rules to limit effects of climate change

Catholic leaders representing five continents have issued a 10-point appeal to climate negotiators in Paris to approve a "transformative" and fair, legally binding agreement that sets global temperature limits and decarbonization goals to save the planet from climate-induced catastrophe.

Media Gets It Wrong: The synod is not a revolution — yet

May 3, 2016

Media Gets It Wrong: The synod is not a revolution — yet

The 2015 Synod on the Family produced several lights and not a few shadows.