World Meeting of Families
The paradox at the heart of Catholic World Meeting of Families (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Krattenmaker — September 13, 2015
(RNS) Pope Francis, with his faithfulness to official church doctrine and his compassionate, nonjudgmental attitude, embodies the tension of the larger church: the desire to uphold traditional teachings and model Christian love at the same time.
Pope’s ‘blessing’ to lesbian no change in policy, Vatican says
By RNS staff — August 31, 2015
(RNS) Pope Francis' pastoral approach has often been misinterpreted in the mainstream press as a hint of possible change in church policy.
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.
Philadelphia prepares for mega event: hosting Pope Francis
By Mary Beth McCauley — April 20, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) The city is experienced in holding events for crowds of 1 million-plus. But this one differs not only in size but in the number of security organizations involved: the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the CIA, the Secret Service, the Italian police force, the Swiss Guard, as well as city and state police.
Hey, Pope Francis, over here. No, over HERE … US cities vie for pope’s attention
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 11, 2014
(RNS) Look to the border, most RNS readers say in our unscientific survey on where Pope Francis should visit in the U.S.
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