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Doctrine, pastoral realities are not at odds, pope tells theologians

Doctrine, pastoral realities are not at odds, pope tells theologians

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VATICAN CITY - The church is called to embrace its past, present and future and to avoid the temptations to condemn or to legitimize everything just because it is new and different, Pope Francis told a group of theologians.

Pope Francis tries on a pair of glasses in an optical store in downtown Rome Sept. 3. Romans and tourists crowded outside the shop to catch a glimpse of the pope inside as he had his eyes measured for a new set of bifocal lenses.

Pope Francis eyes a bargain

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The “Pope of surprises” can’t seem to let a news cycle pass without making a headline.

Vatican says transgender man cannot be a godparent

Vatican says transgender man cannot be a godparent

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VATICAN CITY - The Vatican has rejected a request by a transgender man in Spain to become a godparent, ruling that his sexual identity means he is incapable of carrying out the task.

he Israeli separation wall, right, is seen at the edge of the Aida refugee camp, left, in Bethlehem, West Bank.

Pope meets Israeli president, expresses hopes for peace

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VATICAN CITY - As Catholics joined others in protesting Israel's extension of its security wall, further dividing Palestinians and Israelis, Pope Francis gave Israeli President Reuven Rivlin a tangible sign of his hopes for peace.

Pope Francis leaves an evening prayer service to mark World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 1.

Contemplate, give thanks, protect: Pope Francis prays for creation

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VATICAN CITY - Leading prayers for the safeguarding of creation, Pope Francis prayed that people would learn to contemplate God in the beauty of the universe, give thanks and protect all life.

Pope Francis on Sept. 1 told priests to forgive repentant women who had had an abortion.

For Year of Mercy, Pope asks priests to forgive abortion

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VATICAN - Pope Francis on Sept. 1 told priests to forgive repentant women who had had an abortion, specifically during the year-long jubilee celebration of Catholic faith, which begins in December.

Francesca Pardi, whose children’s books on gay families have been banned in Italy, said she received a letter from Pope Francis that included a “blessing” of her work and relationship.

Pope’s ‘blessing’ to lesbian no change in policy, Vatican says

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A lesbian author whose children’s books on gay families have been banned in Italy said she received a letter from Pope Francis that included a “blessing” of her work and relationship, but the Vatican says it’s being misinterpreted.

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 30.

Pope Francis begs governments to act to stop anti-Christian persecution

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VATICAN CITY - "Do something to put a stop to the violence and oppression," Pope Francis asked the international community after calling attention once again to the fate of persecuted Christians, especially in the Middle East.

Pope Francis, pictured in this 2012 file photo, celebrated Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work.

Retired Pope Benedict celebrates Mass with former students

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VATICAN CITY - Celebrating Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work, retired Pope Benedict XVI focused his homily on the importance of finding "truth, love and goodness" in God.

Former Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was found dead Aug. 28 in the Vatican residence where he was awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography. He is pictured in a 2011 file photo.

'Cardiac incident' cited in death of former nuncio awaiting sex abuse trial

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VATICAN CITY - Initial results of the autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was awaiting trial in the Vatican on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, indicate he died late Aug. 27 of a "cardiac incident," the Vatican said.

Newly married couples react after exchanging vows in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 14, 2014. Among those married were couples who already had children or have lived together before marriage.

Eleven cardinals urge maintaining church rules on marriage

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VATICAN CITY - Eleven cardinals, at least four of whom will participate in the world Synod of Bishops on the family in October, have urged fellow church leaders to maintain the church's rules regarding marriage and strengthen Catholic education about marriage and family life.

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