• Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

    Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

    May 12, 2025 09:03 PM EDT

    ... seeing in his first words a continuation of Francis’ priorities to build bridges. The buzzwords signal to some a pope who reaches out to the LGBTQ+ community and people of other faiths. But to others, it is the literal meaning of “pontifex” and a sign of internal bridge-building to ...

  • ‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life

    ‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life

    May 10, 2025 09:30 PM EDT

    And now, of course, Uganda has its own controversy with anti LGBTQ laws in effect there. So what does it mean to have these particular periods in Ugandan history come to life again in this way? Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine: What's remarkable is Kibaate's work covered the Everyman ...

  • Pope Leo XIV selected as first American to lead Catholic Church

    Pope Leo XIV selected as first American to lead Catholic Church

    May 08, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Francis. Geoff Bennett: The election of the new pope comes at a delicate time for the Catholic Church, as it navigates lingering sex abuse scandals, internal divisions over LGBTQ inclusivity, and financial difficulties. But, today, Rome and the world celebrates Pope Leo XIV and the historic nature of the moment.

  • What Pope Leo XIV's election means for the future of the church and Catholics worldwide

    What Pope Leo XIV's election means for the future of the church and Catholics worldwide

    May 08, 2025 10:53 PM EDT

    ... Nawaz: Father Reese, when it comes to some of the other divisive issues the church has grappled with, things like birth control and divorce and LGBTQ rights, do you see this pope moving further towards the progressive side, as his predecessor, Pope Francis, did? Rev. Thomas Reese: Well, Pope Francis ...

  • Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote

    Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote

    May 07, 2025 07:10 PM EDT

    ... new popeMany challenges await the new pope and weigh on the cardinals — above all whether to continue and consolidate Francis’ progressive legacy on promoting women, LGBTQ+ acceptance, the environment and migrants, or roll it back to try to unify a church that became more polarized during his pontificate. The clergy ...

  • Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity

    Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity

    May 07, 2025 02:15 PM EDT

    ... pope Many challenges face the new pope and weigh on the cardinals — above all whether to continue and consolidate Francis’ progressive legacy on promoting women, LGBTQ+ acceptance, the environment and migrants, or roll it back to try to unify a church that became more polarized during his pontificate. The clergy ...

  • News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen

    News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen

    May 06, 2025 10:50 PM EDT

    ... on hold nationwide. The case stems from an executive order that Trump issued soon after taking office in January. In response to today's decision, LGBTQ rights group Lambda Legal said the ban has -- quote -- "nothing to do with military readiness and everything to do with prejudice." According to officials ...

  • What we can learn from the new pope's choice of name

    What we can learn from the new pope's choice of name

    May 06, 2025 08:15 PM EDT

    ... name of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility, life of poverty and love of all creatures. With it, Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care of the environment.

  • Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert in Rio

    Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert in Rio

    May 04, 2025 03:54 PM EDT

    ... police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Police said the group sought to radicalize and recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives. “The plan was ...

  • News Wrap: Army plans 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

    News Wrap: Army plans 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

    May 02, 2025 10:50 PM EDT

    ... and songwriter Jill Sobule has died. (Music) Amna Nawaz: She gained national attention in 1995 with the song "I Kissed a Girl" that became an LGBTQ anthem and was banned on several Southern radio stations. That same year, she enjoyed success with "Supermodel," which was featured in the hit film ...