In 2015, Pope Francis plans to write a letter to all Catholics to warn them about the threat global warming poses to poor communities across the globe. The letter called a papal encyclical is meant to raise awareness to all Catholics about climate change and make them get involved in fighting it. Besides the letter, the pope also plans to talk to the UN general assembly about environmental … [Read more...]
Gay Rights Groups Disappointed After Bishops Reject Gay Acceptance Proposal
Catholic gay rights groups expressed their disappointment with the bishop’s rejection of the Vatican’s proposals for wider acceptance of homosexual Catholics. The proposal to “accept and value” gay church members was still only in draft form, however, it had the Pope’s support. Sadly, the draft failed to gain the backing of two thirds of the bishops assembled at the synod in Rome. The final … [Read more...]
The Vatican Softens its Stance on Remarriage and Homosexuality
Catholic Church leaders have been called upon to offer their support to gays, cohabiting couples and divorcés after a Vatican document has been drafted, urging Catholic leaders to be more welcoming to those in conflict with Vatican teachings. The document, which suggests the Catholic Church’s intention of reaching out to gays, divorcés and cohabiting couples, did not contain any changes on the … [Read more...]
Progressive Cupich to be Next Chicago Archbishop
Since Pope Francis was appointed the new Pope, the Catholic world has seen a massive change in Vatican politics. In one and a half years, the Argentinian Pope signaled a turn from the conservative political discourse of Pope Benedict XVI to a more socially progressive stance. Francis’s message was that the Catholic Church must focus on the social and economic inequalities. In such a short time, … [Read more...]
Further Reforms in the Vatican Bank
Pope Francis is known for his push for reforms and greater transparency within the Vatican, and his reforms targeted Vatican’s Bank as well. Earlier, in 2013, the Bank has reported a major drop in its net profits, from €86.6 million (in 2012) to €2.87 million. That was just the second time that the Vatican Bank has published its records within its 127-year history span, and the move was part of … [Read more...]
