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Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in trouble or have broken up, Pope Francis said in his highly anticipated postsynodal apostolic exhortation. The document, “‘Amoris …
‘Shadow council’ speaker pushes Church acceptance of contraception, gay sex
By Andrea Gagliarducci Catholic News Agency Yes to contraception, homosexual acts, and Communion for the divorced and remarried – all considering the circumstances. No to understanding any acts as intrinsically evil. These are the positions advocated by speakers at the May 25 “shadow council” which gathered prelates and theologians, led …
Pope Francis on the family synod: ‘We need prayers, not gossip’
By Elise Harris CNA/EWTN News During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke about the gift and call of the Christian family, and urged attendees to pray for the intentions of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the family. “The Church needs a prayer full of love for the family …
Who leads the fight against gay discrimination in Nigeria? The Catholic Church
By Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News The Catholic Church in Nigeria has been at the forefront in fighting discrimination towards persons with same-sex attraction, says Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, who adds that media coverage of the Church has been imbalanced. In one of the strongest statements made about homosexuality during …
Speakers tell pope, synod that parishes should welcome same-sex couples
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A married couple told Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops on the family that Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, following the example of parents who invite their son and his male partner to their home for Christmas. “The …
Doctrinal wars? Both sides fire over Communion for divorced, remarried
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family will not open until Oct. 5, but some of its most prominent members are already publicly debating what is bound to be one of its most controversial topics: the eligibility of divorced …