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Pope says Africans are ‘special case’ when it comes to LGBT blessings

YoopyaJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

VATICAN CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Pope Francis said in an interview published on Monday that Africans were a “special case” in the opposition of

Bishops acknowledging reality of Catholic families

YoopyaOct 13, 2014July 29, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s Catholic bishops are showing remarkable openness to accepting the realities of many Catholics today, saying there are positive aspects

Conclave brings out cardinals’ dirty laundry

YoopyaFeb 21, 20130

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Popular pressure is mounting in the U.S. and Italy to keep California Cardinal Roger Mahony away from the conclave to elect

Pope Says Gay Marriage Poses A Threat To ‘Justice And Peace’ In World Day Of Peace 2013 Address

YoopyaDec 16, 20120

Pope Benedict XVI said this week that gay marriage poses a threat to “justice and peace.” The 85-year-old religious leader went on to suggest that same-sex marriage

Suspicions, doubts linger after pope’s butler verdict

YoopyaOct 7, 20120

(Reuters) – The swift conviction of Pope Benedict’s former butler leaves lingering suspicions that he was a pawn in a much larger Vatican intrigue involving

Traitor or whistle-blower? Pope’s butler goes on trial

YoopyaSep 29, 20120

(Reuters) – Pope Benedict’s former butler went on trial on Saturday for using his intimate access to the pope’s desk to steal and leak explosive

Pope backs his deputy Bertone at centre of VatiLeaks furore

YoopyaJul 4, 20120

By Barry Moody VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict on Wednesday expressed full support for his deputy, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the chief target of leaked

Pope attacks leaks scandal coverage, backs aides

YoopyaMay 31, 20120

By Barry Moody VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict on Wednesday angrily denounced what he called false media coverage of a leaks scandal shaking the

Vatican faces widening of leaks scandal

YoopyaMay 28, 20120

(Reuters) – The Vatican faces a widening scandal that in one short week has seen Pope Benedict’s butler arrested, the president of its bank unceremoniously

Pope marks milestones amid signs of frailty, succession talk

YoopyaApr 16, 20120

(Reuters) – Pope Benedict marks two milestones this week and while his health appears stable, signs of frailty have again prompted speculation over whether he