Pope expels Belgian bishop Vangheluwe over sexual abuse admission. Belgian church condemns delayed action
"We should never forget that war is always a defeat," Pope Francis said.
"I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same," the pope said.
Cardozo committed sexual assaults against minors belonging to the community, according to the indictment. He would invite them to “hang out” and sleep in the monastery where he lived.
He also stressed that such blessings do not amount to formal Church approval for same-sex unions.
In his letter, the pope also called, once again, for the release of those hostages still being held by Hamas.
Blessings were allowed last month in a document called Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust), which has caused widespread debate in the Catholic Church.
"The story of Christmas is about a Palestinian Jew. How often do you find those words put together? A Palestinian Jew born into a time when his country was occupied, right?" Father Edward Beck said.
The meeting was held at the initiative of the Religious Denominations Department in the Interior Ministry and saw Arbel explain to Pizzaballa Israel's standing in the war against Hamas.
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