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Nov 10

Vatican investigation finds Pope John Paul II, other leaders downplayed or dismissed allegations against ex-Cardinal McCarrick

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

A Vatican investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has found that a series of bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports that he slept with seminarians.

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Nov 02

Vatican breaks silence, says pope’s civil union comments were taken out of context

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context, but still confirmed Francis’ belief that gay couples should enjoy legal protections.

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Oct 22

Plot thickens over origins of pope’s civil union endorsement

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Questions are swirling about the origins of Pope Francis’ bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions. All evidence suggests he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.

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Oct 21

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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…

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Oct 21

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How Pope Francis is ‘upending’ Catholic Church culture over same-sex unions

By William Brangham

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…

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Oct 21

Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film

By Associated Press

“Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God,” Francis said in one of his sit-down interviews for the film. “What we have to have is a civil union law; that way they are…

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Oct 21

Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid surging coronavirus infections

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis was back to his mask-less old ways Wednesday despite surging coronavirus infections across Europe.

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Oct 12

4 Swiss Guards test positive as COVID-19 penetrates Vatican

By Associated Press

The Swiss Guards, the world’s oldest standing army, provide ceremonial guard duty during papal Masses, man the Vatican gates and help protect the 83-year-old Pope Francis.

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Oct 04

Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has proven that the “magic theories” of market capitalism have failed and that the world needs a new type of politics that promotes dialogue and solidarity and rejects war at all costs.

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Jul 16

Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican is telling bishops around the world they should report case of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so.

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