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# Synod of Bishops

Women given right to vote at upcoming meeting of Catholic Bishops

For years, women within the Catholic Church have been fighting for the right to vote at the periodic meetings.

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Apr 27th 2023, 12:08 PM

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Catholic bishops have a new view on allowing divorced people receive communion

Their view on gay marriage, however, remains unchanged.

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Oct 25th 2015, 11:15 AM

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Vatican looks to reform church's stance on 'living in sin', marriage, and divorce

Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church must address the present gulf between what it currently says on these issues and what tens of millions of believers actually do.

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Oct 5th 2014, 2:21 PM