Pope Urges Iraq to Embrace Its Christians On Historic VisitPope Urges Iraq to Embrace Its Christians On Historic VisitPope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.Associated PressAssociated Press
Vatican Faults Many for McCarrick’s Rise, Spares Pope FrancisVatican Faults Many for McCarrick’s Rise, Spares Pope FrancisThe Vatican took the extraordinary step of publishing its two-year investigation into the American prelate’s rise and fall.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pope Francis Calls for Same-Sex Civil Union Laws in Groundbreaking DeclarationPope Francis Calls for Same-Sex Civil Union Laws in Groundbreaking DeclarationThe leader of the Catholic Church has voiced his support for same-sex civil unions.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Pope Removes Shroud of Secrecy From Clergy Sex Abuse CasesPope Removes Shroud of Secrecy From Clergy Sex Abuse CasesFrancis had faced mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality covering abuse cases has been used to protect pedophiles,.Associated PressAssociated Press