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‘Sexual pleasure a gift from God’ but avoid porn, Pope Francis advises

Pontiff thought be be responding to conservative critics after sexually explicit book by cardinal resurfaces

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024

Pope acknowledges resistance to same-sex blessings but doubles down: 'The Lord blesses everyone'

Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that “solitude is a price" for difficult decisions

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Nicaragua says it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez, 18 priests from jail, handed them over to Vatican

The Nicaraguan government says it has released Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 clergy members from jail and handed them over to Vatican authorities

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

Pope Francis calls for universal ban on 'deplorable' practice of surrogacy

He said it 'represents a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child'

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024

Pope Francis calls for ban on surrogacy and ‘commercialisation’ of pregnancy

Pope Francis said surrogacy was a grave violation of the mother and child and called for the ban of the practice

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024

Vatican, the deep divide: Pope Francis under increasing pressure from conservatives

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, is facing increasingly strong opposition inside the Vatican. The conservative clan of the Roman Curia – the powerful governing body of the Holy See – accuses him of a laxist vision of Catholic doctrine, particularly regarding the status of homosexual couples and…

France 24 · Jan 5, 2024

Vatican: same-sex couples ruling is not endorsement of homosexuality

New practice does not endorse homosexuality but is not heretical, Catholic church says amid opposition from some bishops

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024

French bishop denies promoting banned gay conversion therapies

The anti-discrimination non-profit SOS Homophobie has accused the bishop of Bayonne-Lescar-Oloron, in southwestern France, of "legitimising" the implementation of banned conversion therapies – a charge he denies. This comes on the heels of a decision by the Vatican to authorise blessings for homosexual couples.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 2, 2024

Watch again: Pope Francis leads New Year’s Day Mass

Watch again as Pope Francis leads New Year’s Day Mass from the Vatican on Monday (1 January).

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024