Religion
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Pope calls for global ban on surrogacy, calls process 'deplorable,' equates to human trafficking
"I express my hope for an effort by the international community to prohibit this practice universally," Francis said.
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Amid global conflicts, Pope in Christmas address takes on weapons industry, 'puppet strings of war'
Now in the 11th year of his papacy and in poor health, Francis has increasingly shifted his focus toward secular and cultural topics.
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Pope Francis says 'hearts are in Bethlehem' where Jesus is 'rejected by the futile logic of war'
"They are the little Jesuses of today, these little ones whose childhood has been devastated by war," Francis said.
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Vatican says Pope's 'blessing' for gay couples part of larger 'pastoral' view, critics see wokeness
Vatican officials acknowledge announcement was significant but said didn't “transform traditional church doctrine”
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Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples, says 'exhaustive moral analysis' not needed
The Catholic Church states that "those seeking a blessing should not be required to have prior moral perfection."
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Hanukkah menorah lightings canceled as towns remove Jewish symbols over Hamas war
Meanwhile, an east London council reversed its decision after backlash to not display a menorah to avoid "further inflaming tensions" related to the war in Israel.
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US Soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe says injury in final game of career 'proof' God doesn't exist
The full extent of her injury is still unclear.
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Cornell students advised to 'avoid' kosher dining hall after violent antisemitic threats
One post states: "if you see a jewish 'person' on campus follow them home and slit their throats."
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Jerusalem cardinal offers himself to Hamas in exchange for the children being held hostage
Israel said it believes Hamas has 199 people, including children and people with special needs, hostage in Gaza.
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Jerusalem cardinal says dialogue with Hamas 'unrealistic' after Vatican secretary of state pushes it
His comments come after the Vatican's secretary of state said last week that the Holy See would act as a mediator between Israel and Hamas.
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Pope Francis reinforces traditional marriage but suggests he's open to blessing same-sex couples
Some voiced concerns that progressives may use Francis' response to advance their agenda.
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Appeals court blasts school district for 'double standard' against religious student groups
9th Circuit notes that teachers who facilitated student protests against Fellowship of Christian Athletes also served on "Climate Committee" that recommended derecognition.
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Pope Francis under fire after blasting US critics, praising Russian Empire
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the pope's comments on his country.