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There’s a New Pope — Here’s Where He’s From

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Thu, 08 May 2025 17:28:19 +0000

After the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican has finally chosen the cardinal who will serve as the new Pope. Here's where he's from.

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Pope Francis Dies at 88 — What Happens Next?

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:48:27 +0000

Pope Francis, the most liberal Pope in the history of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, died on Easter Monday (April 21).

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A Brief History of Pope Francis’ Stance on LGBTQ+ Issues

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:08:56 +0000

Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope in history, has been the head of the Catholic Church going on ten years now. In his ten years in the papacy, he has often spoken about the need for the Catholic Church to welcome all people, regardless of sexual orientation. The Church’s latest radical shift: allowing Catholic

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Pope Francis Fires Conservative Texas Bishop in Unprecedented Move – Here’s Why

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:31:26 +0000

Pope Francis ordered the removal of US Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas during the second weekend of November, in an unprecedented move by the Vatican. Strickland had refused to step down after an investigation. Typically, a bishop in Strickland’s position will be asked to resign instead of being relieved of his duties outright.

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Pope Francis in Hospital According to Vatican — Here’s What We Know

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:31:04 +0000

On Wednesday (March 29), the Vatican announced that Pope Francis was hospitalized for a respiratory infection and would need a few days of therapy. The non-COVID-19-related infection was found during a routine medical checkup at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 86-year-old pope had complained of breathing difficulties in recent days. On Wednesday morning, as customary, he

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Pope Francis Approves Vatican’s Response on Same-Sex Unions Stating Church ‘Cannot Bless Sin’

Kiko Martinez — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:40:08 +0000

On Monday (March 15), the Vatican released a formal response about its position on same-sex unions and said it would not bless them because God “cannot bless sin.” According to the Associated Press, the two-page declaration came from the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith and was published in seven different languages and approved by

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Pope Francis’ Book Explores Addresses George Floyd’s Death & Shades Trump

Yolanda Machado — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:24:28 +0000

In his forthcoming book, “Let Us Dream: The Path To A Better Future,” Pope Francis comes out in support of racial justice following the killing of George Floyd in the United States, blasts COVID-19 skeptics, and even speaks against politicians who spread hate for their own gain. The book will be out on December 1st

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Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Union Laws In Upcoming ‘Francesco’ Doc

Lola Méndez — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:40:07 +0000

Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil union laws in the upcoming “Francesco” documentary. He clearly states that same-sex unions should be “legally covered.” In the documentary, he says, “what we have to create is a civil union law.” Previously, the Catholic Argentinian clergy member didn’t make concrete statements about his opinion on gay marriage. The pope

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Pope Francis Says Mexico Is Being Punished by the Devil

Yara Simón — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:46:05 +0000

As Mexico sees rising violence, Pope Francis was asked to weigh in on what’s taking place around the Latin American country. He believes that it’s a result of the country being punished by the devil. Pope Francis referenced the devil’s “bronca” with Mexico, using a slang term that roughly translates to beef. “Christian persecutions weren’t

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Pope Francis Told Hairdressers Que Paren de Chismear

Yara Simón — Wed, 15 May 2019 16:34:28 +0000

While chisme is a big part of our culture, Pope Francis is not a fan. On more than one occasion, the pontiff has spoken out about the dangers that chismeando can bring about, calling it a terrorist that can kill. But recently, he may have gone one step too far when he asked hairdressers and

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