Religion
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Vatican priorities mirror those in White House race, but how influential will Pope Francis be?
The Vatican is the seat of the religion followed by around one-in-five Americans, and the Catholicism is the most common religious faith in 36 states.
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Detransitioner sues Catholic hospital for transgender surgery as pope denounces 'gender theory'
Affiliated plastic surgeon didn't tell her risks she might experience after breast removal, suit says. Vatican questions "scientific coherence" of gender theory, which aids "ideological colonization."
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Vatican says sex change procedures threaten 'dignity,' rejects gender theory
While Pope Francis has spoken against gender theory before, the declaration issues a particularly harsh rebuke of the ideology.
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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.
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San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese files for bankruptcy to settle hundreds of sexual abuse claims
Parishes, schools, cemeteries and related organizations are not part of the filing and will continue normal operations.
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Catholic school system requires students to use biological pronouns and birth names
"Pope Francis has repeatedly stressed the importance of a proper understanding of our sexuality," the policy states.
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Pope Francis warns about the 'disruptive possibilities' of artificial intelligence
Francis will also discuss concerns artificial intelligence could "fuel conflicts" and how there is an "urgent need" to use it responsibly.
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Vatican's next doctrinal guardian defends his book 'Heal Me with Your Mouth. The Art of Kissing'
Fernandez has also come under fire for being open to blessing same-sex relationships and his handling of abuse allegations.