VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion ...

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The Catholic Church will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples — but not recognition for their unions as ...

Pope Leo XIV is maintaining the Catholic Church's longstanding views on same-sex marriages. Under Pope Leo XIV, Catholic priests will continue to bless same-sex unions.

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During the Scopes Trial over teaching evolution in public school, modern science clashed with religion. Its effects helped ...

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Pope Leo XIV heads off on a holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as the Catholic Church’s leader rebuilding ...

Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and ...

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