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Can the Pope Go to Jail?
A new wave of sex scandals and allegations he personally covered for an abusive cardinal have Pope Francis under fire. But is he in trouble?
Justin Trudeau Says the Pope Should Say Sorry for Abuse of Aboriginal People in Canada
Trudeau promised to ask for Pope Francis’ mea culpa on Wednesday, after a meeting designed to start the process towards reconciliation with Aboriginal people who were forced into a residential school system rife with abuse.
Vatican Synod Ends With Opening to Divorcees, No Change on LGBT Issues
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.
'Progressive' Pope's Meeting with Kim Davis Shakes LGBT Community's Faith in Him
A favorite to receive the Nobel Peace Prize later this week, Pope Francis found himself caught in a cultural crossfire after his secret meeting with Kim Davis risked curdling his message and undermining his cool image.
Vatican Fires Polish Priest After He Comes Out as Gay to Reporters
Krzysztof Charamsa, a 43-year-old priest employed at the Holy See, lost his job after he admitted to Italian and Polish newspapers that he was gay and in a relationship.
Pope Francis Wants to Chew On Some Coca Leaves in Bolivia
Because of Bolivia's high altitude, the pope reportedly requested that coca leaves be ready for him to chew on once he arrives today in La Paz.
The Vatican is Stonewalling France’s Nomination of a Gay Ambassador
Laurent Stefanini is more than qualified to be France’s ambassador to the Holy See, but his sexual orientation may keep him from getting the job.
Turkey Is Pissed at the Pope for Saying a WWI Massacre of Armenians Was Genocide
Pope Francis caused diplomatic uproar by using the G-word to describe the massacre of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish forces during World War I.