The divergence of the conservative American church from Francis’ agenda is now so obvious as to be unremarkable, even when U.S. bishops ignore a Vatican warning.
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Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops: Don’t Deny Biden Communion Over Abortion
Conservative American Catholic bishops are pressing for a debate over whether Catholics who support the right to an abortion should be allowed to take Communion.
Pope Francis Rejects German Cardinal’s Offer to Resign
Cardinal Reinhard Marx had sought to quit as a way to take responsibility for the church’s earlier failures to address sexual abuse by priests.
Reinhard Marx, German Cardinal, Offers to Resign Over Church Sexual Abuse
In a letter to Pope Francis, Cardinal Reinhard Marx said he saw his resignation as an opportunity to take responsibility for the abuses of past decades.
Pope Widens Church Law to Target Sexual Abuse of Adults by Priests and Laity
The new rules explicitly criminalize the sexual exploitation of adults by priests who abuse their authority, and the changes also apply to laypeople with power in the church.
Pope Francis Issues Law to Combat Corruption in the Vatican
Cardinals and other church officials will be required to make detailed financial disclosures and decline most gifts.
Pope Francis Delivers Sunday Blessing in Person After a Month
Throughout the pandemic, the pope has often delivered the weekly address, prayer and blessing from the apostolic library, with no public in attendance.
On Easter, Pope France Urges Universal Access to Coronavirus Vaccines
He also noted the economic and social hardships of the pandemic, especially for the young.
As Coronavirus Hits Vatican Revenue, Pope Cuts Pay for High-Ranking Clerics
The Vatican has been hit hard by the economic impact of the pandemic, prompting Francis to impose pay cuts on cardinals and others so lower-ranking employees can keep their jobs.
Vatican Says Priests Can’t Bless Same-Sex Unions
The judgment was issued in response to questions from some pastors and parishes that sought to be more welcoming and inclusive of gay couples.