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May 2, 2014

Vatican to Debate Teachings

Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times

Contraception, cohabitation, divorce, remarriage and same-sex unions: They're issues that pain and puzzle Roman Catholics who want to be true to both their church and themselves.

Now those issues are about to be put up for debate by their leader, a man who appears determined to push boundaries and effect change.

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TAGGED: Catholic Church, Catholic Social Teaching

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