Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
Documentary and allegory: Director says star of ‘Francesco’ is humanity
Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary “is us, humanity,” and Pope Francis simply is the one “trying to point us in the right direction.”
Pope donates money to families of crew members after cargo ship disaster
Pope Francis has sent a donation to the families of the missing crew members of the cargo ship, which capsized off the coast of Japan Sept. 2.
EWTN News/RealClear poll shows more ‘likely Catholic voters’ behind Biden
The Biden and Trump gap narrows in polls by the two outlets looking at American Catholics’ voting habits and practices.
Canadian faith leaders sign letter opposing expansion of assisted suicide
Canada’s Catholic Church has joined with religious leaders from all faiths and creeds across the country to denounce the federal government’s plan to make it easier to get medically assisted suicide
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.
Pope, Red Cross president discuss pandemic, war relief efforts
The pope expressed his support for the International Red Cross and what they are doing in light of war, violence, climate change and unemployment and poverty.
Supreme Court to hear cases emerging from Trump’s immigration policies
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases stemming from President Donald Trump’s immigration policies related to financing border wall construction and the requirement that asylum-seekers remain in Mexico until their claims are processed.