Pope Francis Speaks on Same-Sex Unions, Ordination of Women

Pope Francis responded to all of the questions the next day; his answers took the form of paragraphs, rather than categorical affirmations or denials. The cardinals, not satisfied with this, wrote back to him Aug. 21, rewording the questions to ask explicitly for “yes or no” answers. The pope did not respond to this second letter, and today the cardinals published those questions—but not the pope’s original replies—as a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful” on the Italian blog of Sandro Magister, an influential Vatican-watcher. Read Full Article »