Pope Francis Laments Excessive ‘Faggotry’ in Catholic Seminaries
ROME — Pope Francis complained last week during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that Catholic seminaries are rife with “homosexuality,” according to local media reports. The Pope is famous AskedHe has been an outspoken critic of gays in the Catholic clergy since 2013, when he said “who am I to judge” a gay bishop […]
Pope Francis allegedly used offensive slur during discussion about gay men | Pope Francis
Pope Francis used the derogatory and slanderous term during a debate with bishops over the admission of gays to seminaries, several Italian newspapers have reported. The 87-year-old pope was said to have made the remarks during a private meeting of bishops in Rome last week where they were reportedly discussing whether openly gay men should […]
Pope Francis Meets with Ukrainian and Palestinian Children
ROME — Pope Francis hosted a group of about 30 “Palestinian and Ukrainian children” at the Vatican this weekend, the Vatican reported. Children Came He highlighted Pope Francis’ new initiative, targeting people “mainly from war zones,” mainly from Palestine and Ukraine. Engage Vatican News reported that Children for Peace took part. The Vatican said some […]
Pope Francis Lauds Gavin Newsom for Moratorium on Death Penalty
ROME — Pope Francis congratulated California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his refusal to carry out the death penalty and for the state’s leadership in fighting climate change, the governor’s office reported. “I was impressed with how quickly he brought up the issue of the death penalty and how proud he is of the work we’re […]
Pope Francis: Political enigma – Washington Examiner
There are two things that Pope Francis’s recent interview with 60 Minutes made clear: He is a complicated figure who cannot be easily boxed into a specific ideology, and the media likes to paint him as someone he is not. The interview, which was conducted by Norah O’Donnell, is a fascinating window into the thinking […]
Pope Francis: US conservatives have a ‘suicidal attitude’
In a recent segment on “60 Minutes,” Pope Francis was asked about conservative U.S. bishops who oppose new efforts to rethink dogma and tradition, and he offered a sharp criticism. “A conservative is someone who clings to something and does not look beyond it. Taking into account tradition or considering past circumstances is suicidal, but […]
Pope Francis corrects ’60 Minutes’ on Church not blessing same-sex unions: ‘That is not the sacrament’
In an unusual interview, Pope Francis corrected a questioner about the Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex couples, explaining that while it approves of individual blessings, it does not approve of same-sex marriages. In a conversation with “60 Minutes,” the Pope said the Vatican’s decision to approve the blessing of Catholics in same-sex unions because the […]
Pope Francis Slams Liturgical Quibbling After Smackdown of Traditional Latin Mass
ROME — Shortly after imposing significant restrictions on the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, Pope Francis denounced “discussing” the details of the liturgy as contrary to the Christian faith. “To demonstrate a serious lack of respect for the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Charity and Unity, by discussing the details of how to celebrate […]
Mayor Eric Adams meets Pope Francis in Vatican City
Vatican City — Hizzoner just met Hizzoner. New York City Mayor Eric Adams had an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, a highlight of Adams’ stay in Rome. A snapshot showed Adams, 63, and the 87-year-old pope smiling and shaking hands. Exclusive photo obtained by The Post. The meeting was the highlight […]
Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy
Pope Francis has accepted his call for the Group of Seven industrialized countries to develop and use artificial intelligence in accordance with a code of ethics. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday that President Francis has accepted an invitation to attend the G7 summit in Puglia in June. The Vatican confirmed the news. […]