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Some Catholic abortion foes are uneasy about overturning Roe
By David Crary — May 13, 2022
(AP) — Some anti-abortion Catholics caution that Catholic leaders should distance themselves from the politically partisan wing of the anti-abortion movement.
In Biden Communion debate, US bishops’ show willingness to test Pope Francis
By Claire Giangravé — May 28, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The pope’s vocal opposition to abortion, which he calls 'a grave mortal sin,' is often quoted by prelates who object to administering Communion to pro-choice political leaders.
What to expect on the religious scene in 2021: Experts cast their sights on the year ahead
By Yonat Shimron — December 31, 2020
(RNS) — We asked scholars, faith leaders, activists and other experts to reflect on some of the issues they’ve seen on the religious landscape and what they anticipate for 2021.
Divided reactions in US as pope backs same-sex civil unions
By David Crary and Elana Schor — October 22, 2020
(AP) — Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island, was one of the first conservative Catholic leaders to go public with criticism.
NYT reporter: ‘Days when I feel despair’ at news, religion’s role
By Leslie Miller — August 31, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Writing about religion isn’t all hope and inspiration, say winners of the Religion Newswriters Association's annual journalism awards.
David Gibson talking to NPR about the ‘Sweet Sistine’
By Sally Morrow — March 12, 2013
Religion News Service reporter David Gibson was interviewed on NPR’s Here and Now about our Sweet Sistine “Pope Madness” tournament. Audio courtesy Here and Now http://soundcloud.com/hereandnowradio/religion-news-service-holds
Inside the Vatican: A Photo Gallery
By Sally Morrow — March 10, 2013
During the days before a new pope is announced, journalists gather and the Catholic community prepares inside the Vatican.
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