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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.
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.
Philadelphia gets ready to host Pope Francis following official papal announcement
By Mary Beth McCauley — November 17, 2014
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Still left to determine -- whether the pope will visit New York and Washington, D.C., too.
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.
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.
High-level Philadelphia delegation to invite pope to visit
By Mary Beth McCauley — March 25, 2014
(RNS) Assuming Evite is out, how, exactly, does one ask the pope over?
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