Pope's Visit Brings Focus To Tenuous Intersection Of Faith And Politics
Many Americans are reassessing Pope Francis' triumphant U.S. tour because of his meeting with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis.
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Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Disappoints LGBT Catholics
Marianne Duddy-Burke, head of Dignity USA, a group of LGBT Catholics, says she was inspired by Pope Francis' visit. That turned to disappointment with news the pontiff met secretly with Kim Davis.
Bishops Question How To Achieve Pope's Vision Of An Inclusive Church
Pope Francis has opened an assembly of bishops to talk about issues facing families — such as marriage, divorce and contraception. He reiterated that the Catholic church opposes same-sex marriage.
Hijab-Wearing Model Appears In H&M Ad, A First For Fashion Giant
When H&M put a Muslim girl in a headscarf in an online ad this summer, it prompted celebration among Hijabi fashionistas. Is it a sign that the public is more open to Muslim culture?
Vatican Fires Priest After He Comes Out As Gay Ahead Of Bishops' Meeting
Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa appeared at a news conference with his partner. In an interview he called the Church's stance on homosexuality "backwards."
Before The Pope Met With Kim Davis, He Met With A Gay Couple
A day before his private meeting with controversial Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, Pope Francis met with his friend from Argentina at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Vatican Details Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis
Responding to a flood of interest, the Vatican says the private meeting shouldn't be seen as an endorsement of all of Davis' views.
Vatican Responds To 'Clarify' Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk
The Vatican says Francis did not ask for a meeting with Kim Davis, who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and should not be seen as supporting Davis' stance.
Kim Davis And Pope Francis Had A Private Meeting In D.C.
The Vatican is acknowledging the meeting took place. Davis, who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, says she met the pope at the Vatican Embassy in Washington.
Pope: 'God Weeps' For Victims Of Sex Abuse
Francis also told bishops at a morning meeting that "I commit to a careful oversight to ensure that youth are protected."