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Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Getty Images by Jennifer Watling Neal,...

Pope Francis called surrogacy ‘deplorable’ – but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels

by Danielle Tumminio Hansen, Emory University Pope Francis made headlines on Jan. 8, 2024, when he called for a global surrogacy ban, stating, “I deem...

Pope Francis’ approval of blessings for LGBTQ+ couples is a historic gesture, according to a Catholic theologian

by Steven P. Millies, Catholic Theological Union Pope Francis’ Dec. 18, 2023, announcement that Catholic priests may bless LGBTQ+ couples and others in “irregular” situations...

Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy

by Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross Benedict XVI leaves behind a complex legacy as a Pope and theologian. To many observers, Benedict, who died...

Travel 2016: Rio, Super Bowl 50, Cuba, National Museum of African American History

Rio and Cuba. The Pope's Year of Mercy and artist Christo's walk on water. Philadelphia, Cleveland and the next U.S. president. Super Bowl in...

Yogi Berra remembered at funeral by family, sports royalty

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) — A gold catcher's mitt was placed on top of his remains. But on a day filled with stories from a...

Obama’s social secretary faces test with pope, China visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The diplomatic double whammy of back-to-back visits by Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping is creating some pressure-filled days for...

Castro's daughter sponsors blessing of Cuban gay couples

HAVANA (AP) _ The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro sponsored a blessing ceremony Saturday for gay couples on an island where gay marriage...

Pittsburgh diocese eliminating fees for marriage annulments

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Diocese of Pittsburgh has eliminated fees for annulments in keeping with comments by Pope Francis that the church should make...

Pope picks 15 new cardinals to reflect diversity

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis named 15 new cardinals Sunday, selecting them from 14 nations, including far-flung corners of the world such as...

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