Robert Prevost, first pope from U.S. in history, takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.
Pope now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying an alarming setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia.
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its ban on gay marriage.
The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
El Vaticano prohíbe la bendición de las uniones entre personas del mismo sexo
ROMA (AP) - El Vaticano decretó el lunes que la Iglesia Católica no bendecirá las uniones entre personas del mismo sexo porque Dios "no puede bendecir el pecado".
Vatican forbids blessing of same-sex unions
ROME (AP) – The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church won't bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin."
