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Pope Francis Calls Sexual Pleasure ''A Gift From God'', Warns Of Dangers Of Porn
The 87-year-old religious leader told his followers that ''sex was something to be cherished'', but it is ultimately being ''undermined by pornography.''
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Pope Francis Signals Openness To Blessings For Same Sex Couples
Pope Francis has appeared to leave open the possibility of priests blessing same-sex couples, if they are limited, decided on a case-by-case basis and not confused with wedding ceremonies of heterosexuals.
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First-Ever Marriage Performed On Papal Plane By Pope Himself. Details Here
Pope Francis married a couple of airline employees aboard the papal plane as it flew over Chile on the third day of his South American trip.
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As Pope Francis Looks On, Man Proposes To Girlfriend At The Vatican
Dario Ramirez, a young Venezuelan lawmaker, saw a meeting with Pope Francis as an auspicious time to pop the question, getting down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend while the pontiff looked on.
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Pope Francis Says Gender Theory Part Of 'Global War' On Marriage, Family
Pope Francis warned on Saturday of a "global war" against traditional marriage and the family, saying both were under attack from gender theory and divorce.
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Pope's Comments On Modern Marriage Raise Storm Of Criticism
Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully realise it is a lifetime commitment, drawing sharp criticism from Church conservatives.
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Pope Francis's New Guidelines On Love, Sex And Marriage
Pope Francis has issued hotly-anticipated new guidelines on the Church's approach to family life after two years of consultations with the world's bishops. Here are some of the main points:
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Pope To Issue Eagerly-Awaited Document On Family And Marriage
Pope Francis issues one of the most eagerly awaited documents of his pontificate today, a treatise on marriage and the family following two gatherings of Catholic bishops that exposed divisions in the Church.
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Vatican Synod Ends with Opening to Divorcees, No Change on Homesexuality
Roman Catholic bishops agreed on Saturday to a qualified opening toward divorcees who have remarried outside the Church but rejected calls for more welcoming language towards homosexuals.
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Pope Wades Into US Gay Marriage Debate After Historic Visit
Pope Francis waited until his historic US visit was over to make his most direct comments on the nation's debate over gay marriage, saying government officials should have the right to refrain from actions that violate their religious beliefs.
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Pope Francis Launches Historic Review of Teaching on Family, Marriage
Pope Francis on Sunday launched a major review of Catholic teaching on the family that could lead to change in the Church's attitude to marriage, cohabitation and divorce.
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I'm not a superman, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has played down the notion that he is a "superman" who will bring sweeping reforms to the Roman Catholic Church, stressing that its ban on contraception and opposition to gay marriage will remain in place.
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Pope Francis urges sympathy for failed love in divorce debate
Pope Francis on Friday said couples whose marriages fail should be "accompanied" and not "condemned".
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Pope Francis faults Church's focus on gays and abortion
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church should not allow its bans on gay marriage, abortion and contraception to dominate its teachings, but must be a more welcoming Church where priests are understanding pastors and not cold, dogmatic bureaucrats.
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Pope Francis wades diplomatically into gay marriage debate
Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate on Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage."
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Pope Francis Calls Sexual Pleasure ''A Gift From God'', Warns Of Dangers Of Porn
The 87-year-old religious leader told his followers that ''sex was something to be cherished'', but it is ultimately being ''undermined by pornography.''
-
Pope Francis Signals Openness To Blessings For Same Sex Couples
Pope Francis has appeared to leave open the possibility of priests blessing same-sex couples, if they are limited, decided on a case-by-case basis and not confused with wedding ceremonies of heterosexuals.
-
First-Ever Marriage Performed On Papal Plane By Pope Himself. Details Here
Pope Francis married a couple of airline employees aboard the papal plane as it flew over Chile on the third day of his South American trip.
-
As Pope Francis Looks On, Man Proposes To Girlfriend At The Vatican
Dario Ramirez, a young Venezuelan lawmaker, saw a meeting with Pope Francis as an auspicious time to pop the question, getting down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend while the pontiff looked on.
-
Pope Francis Says Gender Theory Part Of 'Global War' On Marriage, Family
Pope Francis warned on Saturday of a "global war" against traditional marriage and the family, saying both were under attack from gender theory and divorce.
-
Pope's Comments On Modern Marriage Raise Storm Of Criticism
Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully realise it is a lifetime commitment, drawing sharp criticism from Church conservatives.
-
Pope Francis's New Guidelines On Love, Sex And Marriage
Pope Francis has issued hotly-anticipated new guidelines on the Church's approach to family life after two years of consultations with the world's bishops. Here are some of the main points:
-
Pope To Issue Eagerly-Awaited Document On Family And Marriage
Pope Francis issues one of the most eagerly awaited documents of his pontificate today, a treatise on marriage and the family following two gatherings of Catholic bishops that exposed divisions in the Church.
-
Vatican Synod Ends with Opening to Divorcees, No Change on Homesexuality
Roman Catholic bishops agreed on Saturday to a qualified opening toward divorcees who have remarried outside the Church but rejected calls for more welcoming language towards homosexuals.
-
Pope Wades Into US Gay Marriage Debate After Historic Visit
Pope Francis waited until his historic US visit was over to make his most direct comments on the nation's debate over gay marriage, saying government officials should have the right to refrain from actions that violate their religious beliefs.
-
Pope Francis Launches Historic Review of Teaching on Family, Marriage
Pope Francis on Sunday launched a major review of Catholic teaching on the family that could lead to change in the Church's attitude to marriage, cohabitation and divorce.
-
I'm not a superman, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has played down the notion that he is a "superman" who will bring sweeping reforms to the Roman Catholic Church, stressing that its ban on contraception and opposition to gay marriage will remain in place.
-
Pope Francis urges sympathy for failed love in divorce debate
Pope Francis on Friday said couples whose marriages fail should be "accompanied" and not "condemned".
-
Pope Francis faults Church's focus on gays and abortion
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church should not allow its bans on gay marriage, abortion and contraception to dominate its teachings, but must be a more welcoming Church where priests are understanding pastors and not cold, dogmatic bureaucrats.
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Pope Francis wades diplomatically into gay marriage debate
Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate on Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage."
