Miscellaneous
In this week’s episode, editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon discuss a documentary film that appears to show footage of Pope Francis giving his support to same-sex civil unions. They also talk about the Vatican’s recent renewal of the controversial China deal; an extended plenary indulgence; and much more. (2:51) Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions in the new documentary “Francesco”: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-civil-union-law-for-same-sex-couples-in-shift-from-vatican-stance-12462 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/questions-emerge-regarding-pope-francis-statement-on-same-sex-civil-unions-47666 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/argentine-archbishop-and-pope-francis-advisor-says-civil-union-not-mistranslated-in-documentary-95995 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-did-pope-francis-say-about-civil-unions-a-cna-explainer-57625 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-homosexuality-comments-heavily-edited-in-documentary-no-vatican-comment-on-civil-union-88210 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/francesco-director-receives-film-award-in-vatican-gardens-80573 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mexican-broadcaster-televisa-vatican-held-back-popes-words-on-same-sex-civil-unions-in-2019-interview-76337 (58:10) Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia Supreme Court case, coming soon: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/christian-adoption-agency-in-ny-receives-temporary-protection-from-court-57192 (59:26) The renewal of the Vatican/China deal: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-and-china-renew-provisional-agreement-on-appointment-of-bishops-38737 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/where-chinas-bishops-stand-as-the-sino-vatican-deal-is-renewed-25725 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/taiwan-foreign-ministry-catholics-in-china-are-facing-serious-challenges-73202 (1:03:16) Father Michael McGivney to be beatified soon: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-announce-novena-ahead-of-founders-beatification-75769 (1:03:30) The Church has extended a plenary indulgence through November: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-extends-plenary-indulgence-for-the-dead-throughout-november-16577