Francis: Christians must apologize to gay people for marginalizing them
On the papal plane -- "The church must say it's sorry for not having comported itself well," Francis says. Must say this to gays, the poor and "mistreated women."
International Theological Commission
Kansas City's first woman priest: 'I'm sort of humbled by the role that I'm playing'
Georgia Walker, who was ordained by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests over the weekend, looks forward to expanding her ministry to prisons.
Vatican news highlights of 2014
Controversy over family issues and the ongoing serach for peace in the Middle East were just some highlights of Vatican news in 2014.
Pope tells Vatican theological commission to respect diverse views
Pope Francis also praised the role of women in theology, saying that by their "feminine genius," women can detect "unexplored aspects of the unfathomable mystery of Christ."
Pope names five women to International Theological Commission
Pope Francis named five women - a record - to the International Theological Commission. Before now, there have never been more than two women on the commission at a time.
Vatican considers: How hard do bishops have to listen?
As the world's bishops prepare for the October synod, they face one question: How much should the experiences and opinions of lay Catholics influence their discussions?
Vatican publishes reflection on discerning essentials of faith
When a large portion of Catholics ignore or reject a church teaching, it is often a sign that social and cultural pressures are weakening their faith, the document says.
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June 16-29, 2017
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