We'll be inundated Pope, Pope, and more Pope 24-7 this week, as the
pontiff makes his rounds in the nation's capital. Francis plans a White
House visit, an outdoor mass in Washington, and a speech before
Congress. He's also likely to join a rally on the National Mall that
could draw a quarter-million people to highlight his stance on
protecting the planet. He speaks to Congress on September 24, Sirius XM
is featuring Pope Radio, and Time Warner cable is providing round-the-clock coverage of his visit.
No doubt this pope is kinder and gentler than his predecessors on some issues that affect women, like abortion and ending a marriage. In the past few weeks, he's made getting an annulment easier, and announced that priests can grant absolution to women who have had abortions (at least during the Roman Catholic church's upcoming Holy Year).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/martha-burk/francis-fails-on-one-huge_b_8136666.html
No doubt this pope is kinder and gentler than his predecessors on some issues that affect women, like abortion and ending a marriage. In the past few weeks, he's made getting an annulment easier, and announced that priests can grant absolution to women who have had abortions (at least during the Roman Catholic church's upcoming Holy Year).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/martha-burk/francis-fails-on-one-huge_b_8136666.html