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Vatican gathering tackles women in ministry, LGBTQ+ Catholics

10:23am October 07, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Roman Catholic leaders are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church. Among the topics will be whether to allow women to become deacons in the church.

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Earlier this year, the Vatican responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," which has its origins in 15th-century papal bulls, or decrees.

Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people

7:32am October 06, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.

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Some Christians want to make amends for the church's treatment of Indigenous people

4:16pm October 05, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Several Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.

Sir Patrick Stewart says playing Jean Luc Picard gave him an idea of how he might become a better person.

Patrick Stewart says his time on 'Star Trek' felt like a ministry

3:55pm October 04, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Stewart has just released a memoir, Making It So. He talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about his life on screen and stage, and why he considers his years on Star Trek as a kind of spiritual calling.

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Vatican meeting considers topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

5:16am October 04, 2023

Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

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5:16am October 04, 2023

A House vote strips Kevin McCarthy of his speakership. Catholic leaders meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of the church. China's autumn festival gives clues about the country's economy.

The Synod on Synodality gathering at the Vatican could be defining for Pope Francis. Key agenda items include women's role in the church and welcoming divorced Catholics and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

5:16am October 04, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.

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Among the topics of tomorrow's Vatican meeting: The possibility of women deacons

5:27pm October 03, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Roman Catholic leaders are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church. Among the topics will be whether to allow women to become deacons in the church.

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The pope says there could be ways for the Catholic Church to bless same-sex unions

7:57am October 03, 2023

Pope Francis suggests the Catholic church might accept same-sex partnerships as officials assemble in Rome for a synod. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kate McElwee of the Women's Ordination Conference.

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Cardinal Joseph Zen, a vocal opponent of attempts by Beijing and the Vatican at rapprochement, is shown presiding over a vigil Mass for Bishop Michael Yeung in Hong Kong, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions may be possible

2:00am October 03, 2023

by The Associated Press

In a letter to conservative cardinals, the pope suggested that such blessings for same-sex unions could be studied if they didn't confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage.