World Mar 16 Watch 6:52 Could the Vatican’s decree on same-sex unions turn people away from church? After Pope Francis initially signaled support for same-sex unions, the Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot support them, saying God “cannot bless sin.” The latest decree has disappointed LGBTQ advocates and cast doubt on the church’s acceptance of… By Amna Nawaz
Politics Nov 04 Watch 3:06 News Wrap: Coronavirus infections keep climbing across U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID-19 continues its march across the U.S., with 92,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The United Kingdom is bracing for the start of a new lockdown, while Europe’s worst hot spot, Belgium,…
World Oct 21 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal charges In our news wrap Wednesday, pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma is pleading guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and paying kickbacks to doctors amid the national opioid epidemic. The move involves the painkiller OxyContin and comes as part of an $8…
Politics Oct 21 Watch 4:02 How Pope Francis is ‘upending’ Catholic Church culture over same-sex unions In a new documentary, Pope Francis makes remarks that represent an increased level of support for same-sex unions and legal protections. The statements seem to be at odds with official teachings of the Catholic Church, whose doctrine still contends that… By William Brangham
May 26 Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage By Javier Cordoba, Associated Press Costa Rica is the sixth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage, following most recently Ecuador, which allowed it last year. It is also permitted in some parts of Mexico. Continue reading
Jan 08 Kentucky clerk who denied marriage licenses files for re-election By Associated Press Kim Davis filed for re-election last week, according to documents on the Secretary of State's website. She had announced in November she planned to seek a second term. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Roy Moore campaign suggests accuser falsified evidence By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore tried to go on the offensive to counter women who say he sexually molested or pursued them as teens. Also, the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Continue watching
Sep 11 Kaine says Catholic Church might change on gay marriage By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine is predicting that the Roman Catholic Church may eventually change its opposition to gay marriage. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 7:24 Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, who beat back legal challenges to Obamacare, steps down By PBS NewsHour As the Supreme Court wraps up a very busy term, there’s a familiar face who won’t be returning to argue cases before the court next fall. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, the Obama administration’s top lawyer who defended Obamacare and argued… Continue watching