Pope Benedict laments state of Church in Germany and its ’employee-like’ Catholics
The pope emeritus expressed doubts about Catholics who refuse to pay Church tax being excommunicated.
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Pope Benedict’s secretary: Communion for divorced and remarried is ‘impossible’
Pope John Paul II already settled the question of Communion for remarried divorcees, says Archbishop Gänswein.
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Pope Francis contrasted with Popes Benedict, JPII re: emphasis on abortion, gay marriage
“We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods,” Pope Francis said in an interview released today.
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Can a Catholic support civil unions to prevent gay ‘marriage’?
A dangerous belief is gaining ground, even among Catholics, that a juridical recognition of homosexual cohabitation is the only way to avoid "gay marriage."
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Encyclical shows seamless transition from Benedict to Francis
July 5, 2013 (Acton Institute) – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was not able to complete his encyclical on faith during […]
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Marriage one man and one woman for nurturing children: Pope Francis’ first encyclical
Titled Lumen Fidei (The Light of Faith), the encyclical, which was released this morning, is known to have been authored mainly by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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Ontario Catholic school raises money for pro-abortion group CARE
The school board said that it is now working with the Toronto archdiocese to find “appropriate” funding partners.
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Will Pope Francis fulfill Benedict's legacy on abortion and Communion?
As a cardinal, he supported "Eucharistic coherence, that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive Holy Communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortion, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family."
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Obama references his 'work with Pope Benedict XVI' in message to Pope Francis
“Just as I appreciated our work with Pope Benedict XVI, I look forward to working with His Holiness to advance peace, security, and dignity for our fellow human beings,” he said.
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Pro-aborts worried as number of gynecologists willing to do abortions drops to 30 percent in Italy
Official government figures indicate a sharp increase in conscientious objectors among gynecologists.
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