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Religion Dispatches

Does Pope Francis Support LGBT Civil Unions?

His biographer says yes.
Elizabeth Drescher
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Religion Dispatches

New Report Raises Questions about Pope Francis’ Response to Sex Abuse Scandal

As American Catholics cite sex abuse response as top priority, questions from Argentina.
Sarah Posner
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Religion Dispatches

The Pope Is Not the Church

Catholic Christianity has a long tradition of being shaped from the margins.
Nathan Schneider
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Religion Dispatches

Bergoglio’s “Jesuitical” Reaction to Argentina’s Dirty War

The latest bloggingheads.
Sarah Posner
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Religion Dispatches

New Pope Accused of Conspiring in Kidnapping

Kidnapped Jesuit priest accused Bergoglio of virtually handing him over.
Nicole Greenfield
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Religion Dispatches

New Pope, Old Message for LGBTs

It’s no surprise, but still discouraging to read the new pope’s language on LGBT issues.
Peter Montgomery
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