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The progressive Pontifex is visiting parts of Africa this week, and must fulfill a balancing act that looks towards the expansion of his church and the ideological clashes that are coming up.

His trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan will highlight the long-running conflicts in both countries and the rising importance of Africa to the future of the Catholic Church.

While the group is known for its secrecy, this is far from the first time it has appeared in the headlines.

Francis is simply saying that although doctrine declares homosexuals are sinners, they are not committing a crime in the eyes of the enlightened.

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and displaced people grappling with hunger.

Pope Francis isn't some radical; his LGBTQ inclusiveness corresponds to what the Catholic Church teaches

Once again, Pope Francis has called on Catholics to welcome and accept LGBTQ people.

Napoleon’s argument for religious freedom would outlast his empire and become a norm across Europe.

Like many others around the world, I watched the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI live on the internet. Before the service began, an unexpected announcement came over the loudspeakers requesting that members of the assembled crowd refrain from raising any banners or flags. Nevertheless, toward the end of the…