In emphasizing the church’s love for all, including people in LGBTQ+ relationships, the pope has sidestepped thorny doctrinal issues.
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Islamic views on abortion are based on diverse interpretations of what’s right and wrong when it comes to the body.
The Vatican has clarified that Pope Francis’ support of civil unions did not change church doctrine. A theologian explains what Francis is doing is departing from Catholic rhetoric on the family.
The latest decision in the Civic Creche case highlights a gap in the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s ability to look at appeals from beyond the grave.
Popes are not infallible, yet apologies are rare.
Many religions see natural disasters as divine punishment. But, a scholar argues, it’s not that simple.
A scholar explains how mercy could be a simple act of opening oneself to those with opposing views.
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Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Santa Clara University
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