Tag: Pope Paul VI

• Monday, October 15th 2018 - 04:14 UTC

  The Catholic Church has seven new saints

  

  A former pontiff, a Spanish-born nun who is said to have performed her first miracle in Argentina and a slain Salvadorean Bishop were among the seven new saints canonised Sunday by Pope Francis at the Vatican.

• Saturday, February 20th 2016 - 07:19 UTC

  Francis admits contraception is morally acceptable in fighting Zika virus

  

  Pope Francis suggested that using artificial contraception may be morally acceptable in fighting the Zika virus. But the Argentine pontiff, speaking to reporters as he flew back to Rome from an exhausting visit to Mexico, categorically ruled out abortion as a response to Zika, comparing the practice to a “Mafia” killing.

• Monday, October 20th 2014 - 08:02 UTC

  Catholic synod reveals deeps divisions on gays and divorce: strong conservative resistance

  

  Pope Francis closed on Sunday an assembly of Catholic bishops that revealed deep divisions on how to reach out to homosexuals and divorced people, saying the Church should not be afraid of change and new challenges.