Charles Chaput
Chaput: Family synod must speak to global church, not just West
By Rosie Scammell — October 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput, who last month hosted the World Meeting of Families, said there was concern that the synod’s working document did not reflect the “universal church.”
Pope Francis in Philly: Exhorts clergy to collaborate, urges women to stick with the faith
By David Gibson — September 26, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) But the pontiff seemed to rule out the idea of ordaining women, while also hinting that wealthy Catholics -- many of whom have complained about Francis' blasts at the evils of modern-day capitalism -- could follow the example of a local saint who gave away all she had.
Hundreds shut out of sole session on gays at World Meeting of Families
By Kimberly Winston — September 25, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) The sole session on homosexuality was given short shrift at the World Meeting of Families by a last-minute venue change to a much smaller space.
Gay and celibate, Ron Belgau is the official face of gay Catholicism for Pope Francis’ visit
By David Gibson — September 14, 2015
(RNS) As the only openly gay person invited to speak about homosexuality during a Vatican-approved World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Belgau is taking heat from both left and right.
Gay priest fired from chaplain job asks Pope Francis to meet LGBT Catholics in U.S.
By David Gibson — July 20, 2015
(RNS) The priest said he had never intended to make his sexual orientation an issue or to advocate for gay Catholics. But he said he has decided to welcome the opportunity that the crisis presented him.
Don’t expect church to change views on gay families, Chaput says
By Rosie Scammell — June 25, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Philadelphia archbishop said, “People who have experienced same-sex attraction” will be welcome at September event for families but it will not be open to supporting gay families.
Music chief for pope’s Philly Mass quits in dispute with Archbishop Chaput
By David Gibson — June 2, 2015
(RNS) The head of liturgical music for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who was also to play a key role planning the huge outdoor Mass concluding Pope Francis’ trip to the U.S. in September, is resigning his post over differences with Archbishop Charles Chaput over musical style.
1 in 3 Americans want a divorce between clergy and civil marriages
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 2, 2014
Many say it's time for clergy to quit saying "By the power vested in me by the state … " during a church wedding.
Archbishop Chaput: Pope’s 2015 Philly visit won’t focus on hot-button sex issues
By Josephine McKenna — November 19, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "We want to focus next year not just on the neuralgic sexual issues that seem to dominate the American media," Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said.
Bishops send new delegates, mixed message, to 2015 Vatican family synod
By David Gibson — November 14, 2014
(RNS) The nation’s Catholic bishops have chosen a mixed slate of delegates for next year’s high-level Vatican summit on the family, including outspoken culture warriors viewed by many observers as out of step with Pope Francis’ priorities.
Cardinal: Pope Francis wants no ‘self pitying church’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 7, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Cardinal Walter Kasper, known as "the pope's theologian," says critics shouldn't fear Pope Francis' focus on mercy.
Archbishop Chaput ‘disturbed’ by Vatican synod debate, says ‘confusion is of the devil’
By David Gibson — October 21, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) “I was very disturbed by what happened” at the Vatican's family synod, Archbishop Charles Chaput said. “I think confusion is of the devil, and I think the public image that came across was one of confusion.”
Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia – but where else will he visit?
By David Gibson — July 25, 2014
(RNS) “Pope Francis has told me that he is coming,” Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Thursday before delivering a homily at a Mass in Fargo, N.D.
Catholic bishops stick to safe choices, middle ground in electing new leaders
By David Gibson — November 12, 2013
BALTIMORE (RNS) The real debates were expected to go on behind closed doors in sessions that will last through Thursday as the bishops are expected to have frank talks about contentious issues like their stance against the Obama administration’s contraception mandate.
Pope Francis is unsettling – and dividing – the Catholic right
By David Gibson — August 6, 2013
(RNS) Many Catholic conservatives argue that Pope Francis doesn’t actually mean what the media and public think he means, and say the pope’s honeymoon will get a cold shower when liberals see that the new pope is just as orthodox as his predecessors.