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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
On: 10/21/2020, Cindy Wooden, , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights. The pope's comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, "Francesco," are similar ...

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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
On: 10/21/2020, Cindy Wooden, , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights. The pope's comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, "Francesco," are similar ...

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In Minnesota archdiocese, pandemic doesn't stop Children's Rosary Pilgrimage
On: 10/21/2020, Dave Hrbacek, , In: Nation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed church and school activities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and across the country. But, determined laypeople and clergy are finding meaningful ways to engage the faithful ...

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Society of the Divine Word marks 125 years of ministry in North America
On: 10/21/2020, Dennis Sadowski, , In: Nation
CLEVELAND (CNS) -- Arriving in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1980, Divine Word Father Quang Duc Dinh wasn't sure what the future held. "I was naive and innocent," he told Catholic News Service. Before long, he was able to begin seminary ...

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French bishops join Muslim leaders in condemning beheading of teacher
On: 10/21/2020, , In: World
PARIS (CNS) -- France's Catholic bishops have joined Muslim leaders in condemning the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb. "We will defend schools and those who form them, so ignorance can be fought everywhere," said Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, ...

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Nigerian bishops back #EndSARS protests against police brutality
On: 10/20/2020, Peter Ajayi Dada, , In: World
LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) -- Several Nigerian bishops, including the head of the bishops' conference, have criticized police attacks that have left at least 10 protesters dead and hundreds injured. The bishops say the protests are symptomatic of ongoing corruption ...

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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights. The pope's comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, "Francesco," are similar to the position he took while archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and echo remarks he has made in several interviews during his pontificate: "Marriage" is only between a man and a woman, but civil union laws could provide legal protection for couples in long-term, committed relationships.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed church and school activities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and across the country. But, determined laypeople and clergy are finding meaningful ways to engage the faithful in these times. One example is the annual Children's Rosary Pilgrimage that took place Oct. 7 at Transfiguration in Oakdale, Minnesota.

CLEVELAND (CNS) -- Arriving in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1980, Divine Word Father Quang Duc Dinh wasn't sure what the future held. "I was naive and innocent," he told Catholic News Service.

PARIS (CNS) -- France's Catholic bishops have joined Muslim leaders in condemning the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb. "We will defend schools and those who form them, so ignorance can be fought everywhere," said Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, president of the bishops' Council for Catholic Education.

LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) -- Several Nigerian bishops, including the head of the bishops' conference, have criticized police attacks that have left at least 10 protesters dead and hundreds injured. The bishops say the protests are symptomatic of ongoing corruption issues in the country.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) -- After a federal judge sided with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in its court fight against the state's latest restrictions on houses of worship, the Brooklyn Diocese "is extremely disappointed" but is considering its "appellate options," Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said in a statement.