COLOGNE, Germany — In the shadow of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, the St. Stephan’s Youth Choir struck up a chorus of “All You Need Is Love” as couples — men with men, women with women ...

Historically, the Catholic church has not always been the most accepting of LGBTQ+ issues. But after a letter from Pope Francis became public on same-sex couples, it appears that significant change ...

(CBS NEWS) - When Sister Anna Koop blessed a same-sex couple 15 years ago, it seemed natural to do so. The couple — one a friend of Koop’s — were very much in love, and “Jesus did not say ...

Responding to a group of cardinals who asked him for clarity on the issue, he said any request for a blessing should be treated with "pastoral charity". "We cannot be judges who only deny, reject ...

The people are tired, and they want to be a part of the mainstream of the country. In the villages falling in the ambit of the 1,400 sq km DNP of Barmer district, there has been administrative ...

When Sister Anna Koop blessed a same-sex couple 15 years ago, it seemed natural to do so. The couple — one a friend of Koop's — were very much in love, and "Jesus did not say love was confined ...

On the one hand, Pope Francis has moved against two of his sharpest critics on the right: First, he removed Bishop Joseph ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has appeared to leave open the possibility of priests blessing same-sex couples, if they are limited, decided on a case-by-case basis and not confused with ...

TORVAIANICA, Italy — Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working ...

Pope Francis has added 11 new members to the Vatican office that focuses on the lay apostolate and family life, with two married couples and four figures affiliated with ecclesial movements ...

Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working class, seaside town ...