Last week, Pope Francis condemned abortion as "murder" while also urging the church to be "compassionate" on the issue.
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'You Cannot Be a Good Catholic' and Support Abortion: San Francisco Archbishop Defends Texas Heartbeat Law
The Catholic archbishop of San Francisco is commending a recent pro-life law that went into effect in Texas while also denouncing pro-choice Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Pope Francis Is Preparing a Radical Reform of the Church's Power Structures
On Oct. 9 and 10, Pope Francis will inaugurate a three-year preparation process for the 2023 Synod, which will focus on reforming the synodal process. The preparation process and the 2023 Synod, with the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission,” have the potential to revolutionize the way decisions are made in the Catholic Church and promote a more decentralized structure of authority.
Amid Resignation Rumors, Pope Francis Says, ‘It Didn’t Even Cross My Mind’
In a recent interview, Pope Francis rejected claims that he would be the second pope in eight years to resign.
14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Catholic Priest and Nuns
On Wednesday, a Catholic priest managed to flee from the Taliban-run Afghanistan with a group of disabled children and nuns.
Archbishop Rebukes Nancy Pelosi's Support for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion: 'The Epitome of Hypocrisy'
The archbishop who oversees the area represented by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently criticized Pelosi's stance on the Hyde Amendment after she cited her Catholic faith as a defense for taxpayer-funded abortion.
Historic Vatican Trial May Change Catholic Church's Finances Forever
In preparation for the largest trial ever held in Vatican City, 10 Catholic clergymen and laypeople will answer charges of corruption and fraud from Vatican judges on Tuesday.
General Secretary to US Bishops Resigns amid Misconduct Allegations
On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the resignation of its general secretary, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill, citing “improper behavior."
Pro-Choice New Mexico Senator Says He Was Denied Communion Because of His 'Political Office'
A pro-choice Democratic Senator from New Mexico is claiming that he was denied Communion by his bishop because of his political office.
Catholic Bishop of Syracuse Decries Doctrine of Discovery, Suggests Pope Do the Same
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia of Syracuse, New York, is speaking out against the Doctrine of Discovery. Lucia also revealed that he plans to ask Pope Francis to repudiate theological teachings used for centuries to justify the subjugation of Indigenous peoples.
